Southern States Contribute the Most to GDP

The failure to achieve the balanced growth of the Indian states as a whole has recently come to light with a report on city income by EAC-PM. The research has indicated that economic performance of specific states…such as the south …is going down while on the other hand, some western and eastern states like West Bengal register hectic growth.

Economic Growth and Problems of India

Southern States' Contribution

• Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu-which are some of the southern states-have contributed a lot to India's GDP.
• The tech industry and urban development in the southern states of Karnataka and Telangana.

Economic Downfall of West Bengal

• West Bengal (which was a front-runner at one time) has considerably slid down the ladder in respect of India's GDP portrayal.
• With a long-walk of low-income per capita state, more than 127.5% with GU income, both dropping to about 83.7%.

Punjab vs. Haryana Comparison

• Punjab, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Green Revolution has limped back to economic growth since 1991.
• Haryana, a nearer state stood at 176.8% above national average when it comes to income.

Maharashtra's Contribution

• Nearly 14% of the entire GDP by Maharashtra has dropped to slightly over 13% for India itself.
• The horde may have to make new economic policies to reinstate prosperity in the state.