PCI Growth Rate Comparison: 2012-13 to 2013-14 2011-12 Prices 🥇 1. Mizoram +12.17% ₹60,261 → ₹67,594 Increase: ₹7,333 🥈 2. Puducherry +8.33% ₹1,19,196 → ₹1,29,127 Increase: ₹9,931 🥉 3. Tripura +8.20% ₹50,501 → ₹54,645 Increase: ₹4,144 4. Chhattisgarh +8.16% ₹56,777 → ₹61,409 Increase: ₹4,632 5. Karnataka +7.93% ₹94,375 → ₹1,01,858 Increase: ₹7,483 6. Haryana +7.17% ₹1,11,780 → ₹1,19,791 Increase: ₹8,011 7. Arunachal Pradesh +6.82% ₹73,960 → ₹79,004 Increase: ₹5,044 8. Odisha +6.78% ₹50,769 → ₹54,209 Increase: ₹3,440 9. Chandigarh +6.66% ₹1,69,336 → ₹1,80,615 Increase: ₹11,279 10. Himachal Pradesh +6.63% ₹92,672 → ₹98,816 Increase: ₹6,1…

Fiscal Deficit-to-GSDP Ratio for 28 States FRBM Recommended Limit: 3.5%. (BE 2023-24) 🥇 1. Gujarat **1.75%** Deficit: ₹42,480 Cr GSDP: ₹24.26 L Cr 🥈 2. Uttarakhand 2.15% Deficit: ₹7,459 Cr GSDP: ₹3.46 L Cr 🥉 3. Jharkhand 2.54% Deficit: ₹11,691 Cr GSDP: ₹4.61 L Cr 4. Karnataka 2.74% Deficit: ₹68,505 Cr GSDP: ₹25.01 L Cr 5. Maharashtra 2.77% Deficit: ₹1,11,956 Cr GSDP: ₹40.44 L Cr 6. Haryana 2.80% Deficit: ₹30,651 Cr GSDP: ₹10.96 L Cr 7. Odisha 2.89% Deficit: ₹24,982 Cr GSDP: ₹8.64 L Cr 8. Uttar Pradesh 3.24% Deficit: ₹82,515 Cr GSDP: ₹25.48 L Cr 9. Telangana 3.29% Deficit: ₹49,373 Cr GSDP: ₹15.02 L Cr 10. Tamil Nadu 3.46% Deficit: ₹94,060 Cr GSDP: ₹27.22 L Cr 11. Meghalaya 3.48% Deficit: ₹1,849 Cr GSDP: ₹0.53 L Cr 12. West Bengal 3.…

Debt to GSDP Ratio (CAG) 33.1%** recommended under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) guidelines. 🥇 1. Odisha 16.00% CAG: ₹1,52,000 Cr GSDP: ₹8,63,524 Cr RBI: 16.00% 🥈 2. Maharashtra 22.50% CAG: ₹7,60,000 Cr GSDP: ₹40,44,251 Cr RBI: 18.30% 🥉 3. Gujarat 23.50% CAG: ₹3,95,000 Cr GSDP: ₹24,25,800 Cr RBI: 18.20% 4. Sikkim 24.20% CAG: ₹10,000 Cr GSDP: ₹48,937 Cr RBI: 33.00% 5. Chhattisgarh 24.90% CAG: ₹1,12,000 Cr GSDP: ₹5,05,887 Cr RBI: 28.20% 6. Manipur 25.50% CAG: ₹13,000 Cr GSDP: ₹43,588 Cr RBI: 37.30% 7. Goa 26.20% CAG: ₹26,000 Cr GSDP: ₹1,06,533 Cr RBI: 33.80% 8. Assam 26.60% CAG: ₹1,58,000 Cr GSDP: ₹5,70,243 Cr RBI: 27.00% 9. Karnataka 26.90% CAG: ₹4,90,000 Cr GSDP: ₹25,00,733 Cr …

The Saka Era , also known as Shalivahana Era or Sakabda , is used in Hindu calendars, the Indian National Calendar, and the Cambodian Buddhist calendar. It has been an important system for measuring years and religious dates in India for centuries. Origin and History The Saka Era began in 78 A.D. , which is widely accepted by historians as the foundation year. The Saka Era was initiated by the Saka ruler Chastana, founder of a new dynasty known as the Bhadramukhas or Kardamaka dynasty. This dynasty was named after Kardhaman, the son of Raja Dhaj. While earlier sources often attributed the start of the era to the Satavahana king, evidence from coins and inscriptions shows that Chastana and his de…

Devarakonda Samsthanam (c.1551 CE -  1948 CE) was a prominent feudal principality in the Deccan region, now part of Telangana, during the medieval and early modern periods. It was a vassal state under larger powers such as the Qutb Shahi dynasty and later the Nizam of Hyderabad. Known for its strategic location and fortified settlements, Devarakonda played a significant role in regional politics, culture, and trade. 1. Origins and Rise Founding:  Established in the late 15th century, emerging from the fragmented regional powers following the decline of the independent rule of the Recherla Nayaks (1360–1475 CE). Strategic Importance: Situated near the Krishna River basin and key trade routes, it…

Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary – Kalaburagi district, Karnataka (near Zaheerabad, Telangana border). First dry land wildlife sanctuary in South India, spread over 134.88 sq.km. Declared a sanctuary in 2011, it spans 134.88 sq.km, making it the first dry land wildlife sanctuary in South India. The sanctuary hosts diverse flora including medicinal herbs, red sandalwood, teak trees, and fauna like Black Buck, Four-horned Antelope, Hyena, Indian Wolf, and over 35 bird species. 134.88 sq.km Dry Land Sanctuary Black Buck & Hyena 35+ Bird Species Red Sandalwood Trekking Trails 134.88 sq.km Area 35+ Bird Species 5 Forest Blocks 8 km Trek Trail ✨ Highlights of Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary Safe haven for Wolves a…

Buddhavanam (“Buddha Forest”) is a 279‑acre Buddhist cultural and spiritual destination situated on the left bank of the Krishna River, near Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Telangana . It is conceived as an immersive journey through the life of the Buddha, the evolution of Buddhist art, and the rich Buddhist legacy of the Telugu region – once part of the ancient Asmaka country. The park is managed by the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) and features a living Buddhist community with monasteries, Vipassana retreats, and international meditation centres. Open year‑round, Buddhavanam combines education, spirituality, and heritage recreation, making it one of South India’s most signif…