Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that Karnataka emerged as the number one State in the country in terms of per capita income, attributing the achievement to the guarantee schemes implemented by his government.

Addressing a public meeting at Koppal on Monday, after inaugurating development projects and laying the foundation stones for new ones worth ₹2,000 crore, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the guarantee schemes boosted production, created employment, and, in turn, increased revenue collection.

“Through the five guarantee schemes, our government has infused over ₹1 lakh crore directly into the hands of the people within two years. This has enhanced their purchasing power, stimulated economic activity, and led to a rise in per capita income. According to recent studies, these schemes are the

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