States best practices to propel India on a robust growth path: PHDCCI
India’s states serves as the backbone of the nation’s growth and development
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Mumbai, Dec 12: India’s states serves as the backbone of the nation’s growth and development. The vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) hinges on the synergistic efforts of these states to drive economic, social and cultural transformation in India, said an analysis conducted by the Industry body, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
PHD Research Bureau, PHDCCI, released an analytical report, “States’ Performance Indicator Report: Paving India’s Green Path for Sustainable and Inclusive Development”, at the States’ Policy Conclave on Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 at Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi.
The analysis has been undertaken on lead socio-economic indicators including states’ agricultural growth, manufacturing growth, services growth, exports, level of education, strength of health infrastructure and fiscal balance and other state specific variables.
In the growth of GSDP almost all the States are above the growth levels of the pre-pandemic years. 25 states grew more than 7% (average FY 22, FY23) in post-covid years, of which, 17 states grew more than 9% (average FY 22, FY23), said the industry body PHDCCI.
States of Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Odisha have shown high growth in their respective GSDP in 2021-22 and 2022-23, said the industry body PHDCCI.
States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are best in agriculture production and ensure food security for the nation. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha are rich in mineral resources, said the industry body PHDCCI.
Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka lead in industrial and technological advancements, contributing significantly to India’s GDP. Tourism-rich states of Kerala, Rajasthan and Goa showcase India’s cultural heritage to the World, bolstering foreign exchange earnings, said the analysis by the Industry body PHDCCI.
Infrastructure development in states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, along with renewable energy projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat, aligns with India’s sustainable development goals. Moreover, Northeastern states, through improved connectivity and regional integration, are becoming vital hubs for trade and tourism, said the industry body PHDCCI.
Education and healthcare innovations in states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu set benchmarks for human development. Similarly, schemes of Gujarat’s Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Punjab’s - Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) and Telangana’s IT corridor drive foreign investments, amplifying India's global outreach, said the industry body PHDCCI.
At this juncture, the collaborative and competitive spirit among India’s states fuels India's journey toward Viksit Bharat, ensuring all-inclusive and sustainable development.
The key strength areas prominently shaping the states are, agriculture and allied, manufacturing sector, services, exports, tourism, educational and health infrastructure and well maintained fiscal balance, said the analysis by the Industry body PHDCCI.
Going ahead, PHDCCI suggests a nine-pronged strategy to further enhance the growth of the States. These include focus on enhancing ease of doing business, reducing cost of doing business, boosting infrastructure development, fostering sustainable growth, stimulating growth in the services, strategizing to boost exports, promoting skill development and innovation, investment in health and education and adopting and sharing state best practices.
