Surjewala credit assure schemes for Karnataka rising as State with highest per capita revenue

“Karnataka has set a brand new milestone in financial progress. According to current knowledge from the Ministry of Finance, the State’s per capita revenue has elevated from ₹1,05,697 in 2014-15 to ₹2,04,605 in 2024-25 — a progress of 93.6%,” Mr. Surjewala mentioned in a launch on Wednesday.

Karnataka’s efficiency far exceeds the nationwide common progress of 57.6%, he famous, known as it “a becoming reply to the Opposition’s criticism of our assure schemes.”

“Including Gruha Lakshmi, the 5 assure schemes — Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi, and Gruha Jyothi — have transferred a mixed ₹93,000 crore on to beneficiary accounts to date,” he mentioned.

“The improve in per capita revenue and the constructive impression of the schemes are clear indicators that Karnataka will not be solely turning into economically stronger however can also be attaining social justice and fairness,” he contended.

“The assure schemes which are being applied since 2023 weren’t launched for vote-bank politics. They had been applied for all poor individuals of Karnataka — no matter caste, class, or gender — with no discrimination. As a outcome, many have been in a position to rebuild their lives,” he mentioned. Many beneficiaries are investing the saved cash into self-employment, he mentioned,

He additional said that Karnataka’s exceptional financial progress was additionally powered by the Information Technology (IT) and Biotechnology (BT) sectors. Stable progress in manufacturing, agriculture, and repair sectors too had supported the rise in per capita revenue.

Minister Sharan Prakash Patil and Congress MLC Dinesh Guligowda too, in separate releases, credited the assure schemes for the State attaining “a brand new financial milestone.”