Delhi's economy grew at 8.34 per cent: Anil Baijal

NEW DELHI: The economy of Delhi grew at 8.34 per cent in 2015-16 while the per capita income was three times above the national level, Lt Governor Anil Baijal said today.

The Gross State Domestic Product ( GSDP) of Delhi at current prices increased from Rs 4,94,460 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 5,58,745 crore in 2015-16 registering a growth of 13 per cent, he said addressing the Budget session of the Delhi Assembly.

Sharing the figures, he underlined that the welfare activities of the government are "pivoted" on a strong economy.

"In real terms at constant prices, Delhi's economy grew at the rate of 8.34 per cent during 2015-16 as compared to 7.6 per cent growth at the national level.

"The per capita income in Delhi at current prices in 2015-16 is Rs 2,80,142 as per advance estimates of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which is 3 times higher than the per capita income of Rs 93,293 at national level," he said.