New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) In reflection of growing economic prosperity, the Delhiites' per capita income of Rs 1.16 lakh in 2009-10 is highest in the country. The monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) of Delhiites living in urban areas has increased from Rs 2,078 in 2008 to Rs 2,905 in 2010, which is also highest in the country. "The per capita income of Delhi during 2009-10 was Rs 1,16,886, which is also the highest among all states and Union Territories," said a government press release giving details of a statistical handbook released by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. The national figure for monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) in urban areas is Rs 1,984 for 2010, while it was Rs 2,078 in Delhi in 2008, it said. "The monthly per capita expenditure of Delhiites signifies the prevalence of relatively better levels of living standards in Delhi as compared to other states," Dikshit said. The MPCE in urban areas of Himachal Pradesh has been estimated at Rs 2654, the second highest, followed by Haryana at Rs 2,321. According to the figures, the per capita income of Delhiites increased to Rs 1,16,886 in 2009-10 against 1,03,400 in 2008-09 The report is based on findings of a sample survey conducted during July 2009 to June 2010 under National Sample Survey of 66th Round. According to the report, the MPCE of 51 per cent of the total household in Delhi is Rs 2,501 and above, followed by 46 per cent in the range of Rs 1,001-2,500. MPCE of just 3 per cent people are below Rs 100. MORE
