Inter State Disparity in India – UPSC GS1

Disparity between States:
  • The low-income States (LIS) have low accessibility to credit, investments, power availability, and high energy costs.
  • The high-income States (HIS), on the other hand, have a big share in industry and commerce.
  • 6 High Income States (HIS) are : Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
  • 6 Low Income States (LIS) are: Bihar, Jharkhand, U.P., M.P., Odisha, and Rajasthan.
  • HIS Stats:
    • Population : Only 32.3%
    • Factories : Over 40%
    • Net Value added to the country : 54%
    • Institutional Credit : 55%
    • Power consumed : 50% of total power.
  • LIS Stats:
    • Population : 43%
    • Institutional Credit : 15%
    • Power consumed : 25% of total power.
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