Delhi’s per capita income increased from Rs 3,89,529 to Rs 4,44,768 in the current financial year, making it 158 per cent higher than the national average, Delhi Finance and Planning Minister Atishi said on the release of its Statistical Handbook-2023 on Saturday. The handbook containing data on socio-economic parameters of the national capital was released by the Economic and Statistics department of the Delhi government.

The per capita income of Delhi increased from Rs 3,89,529 to Rs 4,44,768, while the national average per capita income is Rs 1,72,276. “This means Delhi’s per capita income is 158 per cent more than the national average,” said Atishi, adding despite various obstacles, the Kejriwal government has established new benchmarks in the public services sector in 2023.

Sharing handbook data, the Planning Minister Atishi stated that despite facing various challenges in the year 2023, the commitment of the Kejriwal government remained focused on the welfare of the people of Delhi and the progress of Delhi. As a result, new benchmarks have been established in the field of public services.

The handbook  showed that  more than 41 lakh commuters daily traveled on DTC and DIMTS buses in 2023. Currently, there are over 7200 DTC and DIMTS buses running on Delhi roads, all completely CNG or electric.

 Delhi is leading the electric vehicle revolution in the country. In 2023, the number of electric buses in Delhi has increased to 1300, surpassing any other state in the country.

 There has been a continuous increase in demand in the electricity sector in Delhi. In 2023, the number of electricity consumers increased by approximately 2.8 lakhs. Despite the increased demand, the Kejriwal government has successfully provided uninterrupted electricity supply. The electricity consumption in Delhi increased by 859 million units (85.9 crores) in 2023. More than 3.41 crores electricity bills worth Rs 0.00 generated in 2022-23.

 In the water sector, this year saw an increase of over 1 lakh new consumers.The minimum wage for laborers in Delhi is the highest in the country. The Kejriwal government has set a minimum wage of Rs 17,494 for unskilled laborers, Rs 19,279 for semi-skilled laborers, and Rs 21,215 for skilled laborers. The government regularly increases the minimum wage for laborers every 6 months.

 The Delhi  government also takes care of the elderly, daughters, and people with special needs. In 2023, there were 4.07 lakh elderly pensioners, and 1.70 lakh girls benefited from the Ladli scheme. The government has provided financial assistance to 1,13,039 people with special needs. This year, 11,570 people have benefited from the Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Family Financial Assistance Scheme.