Bihar tops the growth chart with 13.1 % GSDP 2011-12

As per the latest data released by Ministry of Statistics of India, Bihar has the highest economic growth rate in the country.

• Recorded a remarkable 13.1%growth in 2011-12
• Topped the list for 2^nd consecutive year
• Bihar’s economy has left Punjab behind in terms of growth
• Bihar is followed by Delhi and Puducherry with 11.3 % and 11 % respectively
• Chhattisgarh with its 10.8%and Goa 10.7 % are at 4^th and 5^th position respectively
• Tamil Nadu and Gujarat registered growth of 9.4%and 9.1% respectively
• Punjab, AP, Karnataka and UP registered growth rate lower than India’s GDP of 6.5% for 2011-12

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012