K'taka records highest per capita income in India with 93.6% decade-long growth: Report
Bengaluru: Karnataka has secured the top spot in per capita income in India for the fiscal year 2024–25, crossing the Rs 2 lakh threshold, according to data presented by the Ministry of Finance in the Lok Sabha.
The data, cited by The New Indian Express on Tuesday, showed that the state’s per capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at constant prices has climbed to Rs 2,04,605.
Karnataka’s per capita income for 2024–25 is the highest among all states and union territories, followed by Tamil Nadu at Rs 1,96,309. Karnataka’s decade-long economic performance has outpaced most major states. Compared to 2013–14, when its per capita income stood at Rs 1,01,858, the state saw an 88.5% rise by 2023–24.
Meanwhile, India’s per capita Net National Income (NNI) rose from Rs 72,805 in 2014–15 to Rs 1,14,710 in 2024–25, reflecting a 57.6% increase over the decade.
In terms of decade-long growth, Karnataka ranks second in the country with a 93.6% increase, just behind Odisha, which recorded a 96.7% rise.
However, comprehensive national comparisons are limited due to missing data from several states and union territories as not all states have reported their figures for 2024–25. The per capita income data for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Ladakh, are marked as “Not Available” in the government’s reply, added TNIE.
While states like Karnataka have posted impressive economic gains, others have lagged significantly. Punjab, for instance, recorded only a 41.3% increase over the past decade, while Uttarakhand reported 33.5%, and Puducherry just 32.8%, the lowest among all reported states.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
