October 30, 1971 price variation he taken into account, the difference seems to he smaller, about 22 per cent. In contrast, Madhya Pradesh seems to he further above the all-India level after the deflation. Madras and West Bengal are above the all-India level before delation hut are below the same after deflation. In general, the standing of high-price states, like Maharashtra, (Gujarat and Assam, is lowered, while those of low-price states like UP improve, as a result of the deflation.