The Human Development Report 2023–2024 and India

Human Development Report 2023-24: India must address income disparities

The Human Development Report 2023–2024 has urged India to address income disparities to unlock its full human development potential. Read more »
India's dismal human development levels

Dismal state of human development: India must learn from the pandemic lessons

India’s efforts to scale up investment in nurturing human capital and capabilities are far from satisfactory. Read more »
gender gap in education, literacy

30 years of liberalisation: What did India achieve, what it didn’t

By KP Vipin Chandran Economic liberalisation — A scorecard: India’s economic reforms and the successful policies of economic stabilisation and structural adjustment came as reaction to the balance of payments crisis in... Read more »
social media and mental health

Why suicide rates are higher in India’s developed states

Consumerism and influence of social media in richer states result in high aspirations and low social interaction, affecting people emotionally and mentally, leading to high suicide rates. Read more »
India's dismal human development levels

All Inclusive Economic Development: The GDP alternative offers a better measure of progress

Gross domestic product is a narrow and an inadequate metric to capture the holistic and true value of health investment, leading to economic wellbeing. Read more »
budget 2022 priorities

World Population Day: India needs a comprehensive population policy

Population growth will be driven by multiple factors such as child mortality, education among women, urbanisation, and access to reproductive healthcare. Read more »