Delhi Sees 16 Percent Rise in Per Capita Income

Bangalore: The per capita annual income in the national capital has increased by nearly 16 percent to 2.01 lakh in 2012-13 compared to the previous fiscal, which is three times the national average and second highest in the country.

The per capita income of people in Delhi at current prices without factoring in inflation has been estimated at 2,01,083 which is a rise of 27,397 from 1,73,686 in 2011-12, according to Economic Survey tabled today in Delhi Assembly. The national average has been worked out at 61,564.

On the basis of constant prices, the per capita income for 2012-13 was estimated at 1,20,414, a jump of 7,788 compared to 1,12,626 the previous fiscal. The national average was estimated at 39,143 against 38,037 in 2011-12. The data has been reached as per advanced estimate.

"The per capita income reflects the availability of ample employment opportunity in the city and satisfaction level of the residents," chief minister Sheila Dikshit who presented the economic survey said.

As per the economic survey, gross state domestic product at current prices has increased to 3.65 lakh crore which is a growth of 17.70 percent over the 3.10 lakh crore in 2011-12.

"The advanced estimate of gross state domestic product of Delhi during 2012-13 recorded at 3,65,726 crore," the survey report said.

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