Bihar's Per Capita Income Hits Rs 76,000; UP, Sikkim, Goa, Delhi Compared

• Bihar's per capita income has reached Rs 76,000 annually, with an economic growth rate of 13.1%, significantly higher than the national average.
• A high-level committee is formed under former Chief Secretary Naveen Kumar to double Bihar's per capita income within 6 months, focusing on industrialization and job creation.
• Bihar's GSDP grew at 8.6% (constant prices) and 13.1% (current prices) in 2024-25, reaching Rs 9.92 lakh crore at current prices.
• Uttar Pradesh's per capita income is Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.50 lakh, while states like Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand have higher figures.
• Sikkim leads in per capita income at Rs 5.87 lakh, followed by Goa (Rs 5-6.7 lakh), Delhi (Rs 4.62-4.93 lakh), Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Haryana.

Why It Matters: Bihar's per capita income is rising, but states like Sikkim, Goa, and Delhi lead in prosperity.