District-Level GDP Estimation:
India’s economic growth has long been assessed through national and state-level Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates, leaving districts (District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimation) overlooked in economic assessments.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that to achieve the USD 5 trillion economy target, India must determine district-wise contributions and implement localized development strategies.Current GDP Estimation Methodology: India’s GDP is estimated using a mix of top-down and bottom-up approaches, depending on the sector.