Richest district in Uttar Pradesh, its per capita income is higher than Japan, not Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, the name is…

Gautam Buddh Nagar, which includes Noida and Greater Noida, is the richest and fastest-growing district in Uttar Pradesh.

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has witnessed massive transformation. From 2017 to 2024, UP’s transformation is nothing short of remarkable. The state has shifted from being a “Performer” to a “Top Achiever” in EoDB. The Yogi government is working relentlessly to change the state’s business environment and make it an investor’s heaven. In 2017, Uttar Pradesh was a mere “Performer” in the EoDB rankings, but by 2022-23, it had ascended to the prestigious “Top Achiever” status. This leap is no small feat, especially considering
the complexities of achieving such a rank

There is a district in Uttar Pradesh whose income has surpassed that of Japan.

All you need to know about the district:

• Gautam Buddh Nagar, which includes Noida and Greater Noida, is the richest and fastest-growing district in Uttar Pradesh.
• The income level in Gautam Buddh Nagar (based on Purchasing Power Parity or PPP, which takes the cost of living into account) is now being compared to that of developed countries like Japan.
• Gautam Buddha Nagar district is now the largest industrial district in Uttar Pradesh.
• Many companies are located in Noida.
• Noida is one of the fastest-growing and most developed cities in the country.
• It is also known for business, engineering, and technological advancement.
• According to a report by The Times of India, the per capita income in Gautam Buddha Nagar is Rs 10.17 lakh, which is ten times higher than the state average.
• In the financial year 2023–24, Gautam Buddha Nagar’s GDP was Rs 2.63 lakh crore, accounting for more than 10% of Uttar Pradesh’s total economy and nearly double that of Lucknow’s economy.
• The per capita income of some districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh—such as Pratapgarh, Jaunpur, and Ballia—is so low that it is comparable to that of poor countries like Afghanistan or Mali.
• The income levels of Gautam Buddha Nagar are approaching those of developed countries

It is important to note that there is a significant disparity in Uttar Pradesh’s economy. The top five districts — Gautam Buddha Nagar, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Kanpur — together contribute more than 25% to the state’s GDP. In contrast, the bottom five districts contribute less than 2.5 percent.