TNPSC Thervupettagam

States Contribution in GDP

September 25 , 2024 60 days 188 0
  • Southern states have outperformed northern states in GDP contribution and per capita income.
  • Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu collectively contribute 30 per cent of the country’s GDP.
  • Maharashtra continues to be the largest contributor to India’s GDP, although its share has dropped to 13.3 per cent from over 15 per cent previously.
  • Maharashtra's per capita income has risen to 150.7 per cent of the national average as of March 2024.
  • Uttar Pradesh’s share dropped from 14 per cent in 1960-61 to 9.5 per cent.
  • Bihar, the third-most populous state, contributes just 4.3 per cent.
  • West Bengal, once a top contributor with 10.5 per cent of GDP in 1960-61 now accounts for only 5.6 per cent.

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