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(Table 10.4). Contribution of health, education, transport and communication in
driving services inflation has gained prominence across rural and urban areas (refer
to Figures 10.7 to 10.11). Inflation in health is more prominent in rural than urban
areas probably owing to supply side constraints. Box 10.1 presents the inflation
dynamics of education, health and transport components of services.
Figure 10.7
Percentage Contribution
of Health, Education
and Transport &
Communication in
CPI–Rural inflation
<
Total Goods Services
Description Weight Items Weight Items Weight Items
Housing 10.07 4 10.07 4
Transport and communication 8.59 ...