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News- The Human Development Report 2025, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2023 Human Development Index, measures global human progress across health, education, and income indicators. India’s Performance in Human Development Index.
Key Findings of the Report
1. India’s Rank and HDI Score
- India ranks 130 out of 193 countries, improving by 3 positions.
- HDI score: Increased to 0.685 in 2023 (up from 0.676 in 2022).
- India remains in the medium human development category.
2. Regional Comparison
- Higher than: Nepal (145), Pakistan (168).
- Same as: Bangladesh.
- Lower than: Sri Lanka (89).
3. Top Global Performers- Ireland, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany rank highest.
4. Life Expectancy– Reached a record 72 years—the highest ever for India.
5. Education:
- Expected years of schooling in India : Improved to 13 years from 8.2 in 1990.
- Key educational reforms include: Right to Education Act, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, and NEP 2020.
6. Artificial Intelligence and Technology
- India has the highest global AI skill penetration.
- Ranks 4th in the Global AI Index among 36 countries.
- 20% of Indian AI researchers now stay in India (up from 0% in 2019).
- AI is aiding in farming, skilling, and local language access.
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