Growth in Karnataka has been lopsided and concentrated in only a few locations; about one-third of the state’s income comes just from Bengaluru district
Karnataka accounts for about 6% of India’s national income. The state’s strong industrial base, rich mineral resources towards the north and an extremely vibrant information technology (IT) sector have made it one of India’s leading investment destinations.
However, growth has been lopsided and concentrated in only a few locations; about one-third of the state’s income comes just from Bengaluru district. Moreover, the benefits of growth have not percolated to all sections of the population and the Tendulkar committee poverty estimates show Karnataka as having the highest level of poverty among the southern Indian states.
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