  This paper investigates the inter-regional intra-industry disparity within
selected Indian manufacturing industries and industrial states. The study uses
three measures - the Output-Capital Ratio, the Capital-Labor Ratio, and the
Output-Labor Ratio - to critically evaluate the level of disparity in average
efficiency of labor and capital, as well as capital intensity. Additionally,
the paper compares the rate of disparity of per capita income between six major
industrial states. The study finds that underutilization of capacity is driven
by an unequal distribution of high-skilled labor supply and upgraded
technologies. To address these disparities, the paper suggests that
policymakers campaign for labor training and technology promotion schemes
throughout all regions of India. By doing so, the study argues, the country can
reduce regional inequality and improve economic outcomes for all.
