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Economy Challenges

Economic Inequality in India: Dimensions and the Impact of Regional and Social Disparities on Inclusive Development

Introduction Economic inequality has emerged as one of the most critical challenges facing India in the 21st century. Despite sustained economic growth, technological progress, and rising global integration, the benefits of development have not been distributed evenly across society. Inequality in India is not limited to income differences alone; it spans wealth ownership, access to…

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Welfare Schemes and Redistribution

High Economic Growth in India Has Not Translated into Proportional Reduction in Economic Disparities

Introduction Since the economic liberalisation of 1991, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Market-oriented reforms, integration with the global economy, expansion of the services sector, and technological advancements have enabled India to sustain high GDP growth for extended periods. However, this impressive macroeconomic performance has not been accompanied…

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