Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Karnataka's Per Capita Income Highest, Credits Guarantee Schemes
Karnataka's leader, Siddaramaiah, said that people in Karnataka are earning the most money per person compared to other places in India.
This is because the government has programs that help people financially.
These programs give free electricity, money to women, extra food, money for young people looking for work, and free bus rides for women.
He mentioned that the income has almost doubled in the last ten years.
The government believes these programs are helping families become more financially secure.
Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, announced the state has the highest per capita income in India.
The per capita NSDP (Net State Domestic Product) in Karnataka is Rs 2,04,605, according to Union Finance Ministry data.
Siddaramaiah attributes the achievement to the impact of the government's guarantee schemes.
Karnataka's per capita income has increased by 93.6% in 10 years, from Rs 1,05,697 in 2014-15.
The government's schemes include free power, monthly assistance to women, additional rice, unemployment stipends, and free travel for women.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- What
- Karnataka has the highest per capita income in India.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, with data referenced from 2014-15.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Siddaramaiah credits the government's guarantee schemes for boosting incomes and driving growth.
Government's Perspective
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Impact of Guarantee Schemes
Government's Perspective
The government believes the increase in per capita income is a direct result of its guarantee schemes.
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- Per Capita NSDP
- Rs 2,04,605
- Per Capita Income (2014-15)
- Rs 1,05,697
- Increase in 10 years
- 93.6%
- Government Schemes credited
- Gruha Jyoti, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi, Shakti