May 9, 2024, 07:22 PM IST

10 poorest states of India

Varnika Srivastava

As one of the poorest states in India, Bihar has a per capita GDP of approximately Rs 46,000.

Bihar

The state of Uttar Pradesh This state has the highest population in all of India, with a GDP per person of over Rs 65,000.

Uttar Pradesh

Jharkhand  is rich in minerals, yet its GDP per capita is only Rs 75,000.

Jharkhand 

With a GDP per capita of roughly Rs 82,000, the state is experiencing inadequate growth and poor infrastructure.

Meghalaya

With a GDP per capita of approximately Rs 82,000, the state faces sociopolitical and economic issues.

Manipur

It features a high population density and a large number of marginalised communities, with a per capita GDP of approximately Rs 86,000.

Assam

Madhya Pradesh, with a GDP per capita of Rs 98,000, is grappling with low industrial growth and a large rural population.

Madhya Pradesh

Jammu And Kashmir, with a GDP per capita of Rs 1,04,000, has a 10% poverty rate due to its reliance on agriculture.

Jammu And Kashmir

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports