NABARD Survey: 80% Rural Households Report Higher Consumption

Current Context: NABARD released the 8th Round of RECSS (Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey) on 11 December 2025, covering Oct–Nov 2025.

• The survey showed that nearly 80% of rural households reported higher consumption during the past year.
• 42.2% households experienced income growth, while only 15.7% saw a decline.
• 67.3% of household income was spent on consumption, the highest share since RECSS began.
• Three‑fourths of households expect income to rise next year, reflecting strong optimism.
• Conducted bi‑monthly by NABARD since September 2024, RECSS tracks rural economic conditions and household sentiments.

Question:

Q.1 According to NABARD’s 8th Round of the Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), what proportion of household income was spent on consumption?
a) About 55%

b) About 60%
c) About 67%
d) About 75%

Answer: c) 67.3% of household income was spent on consumption, which was the highest share since RECSS began.