Independence Day 2025: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says Karnataka’s economy is robust, bolstered by guarantees
The Hindu
Delivering the Independence Day address at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 15, the Chief Minister said the State ranks first in the country in per capita income. Over the past decade, the State had achieved a growth of 101% in this indicator, from ₹1,01,858 at constant prices in 2013–14 to ₹2,04,605 in 2024–25.
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