Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI: The per capita income in the state has risen by around Rs 67,275 in the past four years. The per capita income (current price) in Assam was Rs 86,947 in 2020-21, and that has risen to Rs 1,54,222 in 2024-25, registering an over 77 percent increase.
According to Finance Department sources, the increase in per capita income in the state can be attributed to several factors, including growth in industrial and commercial activities due to the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the state, various government schemes becoming means of income generation in rural areas, etc.
According to sources, in 2011-12 the per capita income in Assam was Rs 41,142, and that increased to Rs 1,54,222 now. This indicates that the annual average increase in per capita income in the state is 10.3 percent, compared to 9.47 percent at the national level during the period.
According to sources, the per capita income of a state is interlinked with the state GDP. In the past 12 years, the annual average rate of increase in GDP in the state is 12.4 percent. In 2011-12, the state GDP was Rs 1,43,175 crore, and that increased to Rs 3,37,933 crore in 2024-25.
“The per capita income is one of the indicators to measure the standard of living of residents of a state. These estimates not only serve as an indicator to assess the status of the economy among the states in the country but also throw light on the overall impact of various developmental programmes implemented by the state government,” a source said.
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