Regional Disparities and Growth Pathways - A Decadal Study of Per Capita Income Trends in Indian States
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https://doi.org/10.31305/ijmds.v15n10.006Keywords:
Regional Disparities, Per Capita Income, Balanced Development, Karnataka Growth, Economic Inequality India’s Development PathwaysAbstract
This study examines the persistent regional disparities in India’s economic development through a decadal analysis of per capita income trends from 2014–15 to 2024–25, with a specific focus on Karnataka and comparative insights from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. In order to determine why certain states have risen to the top while others have lagged behind, the study uses secondary data from official economic surveys, national accounts, RBI reports, census data, and published research. It also uses documentary research, content analysis, and comparative analysis. Karnataka's impressive 93.60% increase in per capita income serves as an example of how sectoral diversity, innovation ecosystems, strategic policy decisions, and efficient governance can all contribute to long-term economic success. States like Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, on the other hand, demonstrate how structural reliance on agriculture, In order to determine why certain states have risen to the top while others have lagged behind, the study uses secondary data from official economic surveys, national accounts, RBI reports, census data, and published research. It also uses documentary research, content analysis, and comparative analysis. Karnataka's impressive 93.60% increase in per capita income serves as an example of how sectoral diversity, innovation ecosystems, strategic policy decisions, and efficient governance can all contribute to long-term economic success. This study examines the persistent regional disparities in India’s economic development through a decadal analysis of per capita income trends from 2014–15 to 2024–25, with a specific focus on Karnataka and comparative insights from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.
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