Gujarat grabs 15th place in Global Prosperity Index

Ahmedabad, 1 November 2012

Even as Gujarat has grabbed the attention of the entire world with its all-round growth during the last decade under Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, it has added one more feather to its cap – the state has secured 15th place in the world in the Global Prosperity Index: 2012, a survey carried out by London’s famous Legatum Institute.

The institute had covered 142 nations in its global prosperity survey and ranked nations on political, economic, cultural and social factors. India as a whole was placed in the 138th position in social capital sub-index. Interestingly, Gujarat stood first in India in the social capital sector, leaving behind some of the developed nations and securing 15th place in the entire world, alongside Germany.

Gujarat BJP President R.C.Faldu and other senior office bearers congratulated Chief Minister Narendra Modi earning repute for Gujarat with his efficient leadership and for involving six crore Gujaratis in the development process. The leaders also gave credit for the achievement to the people of Gujarat who with their peace, unity and harmony have helped the state to be at the forefront of development and prosperity.