Source: The post is based on the article “The case for an inequality boom in India is greatly exaggerated” published in Mint on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: arguments against rising inequality News: Income-tax data has been placed before the Parliament. Data provides that inequality in India has increased due to the… Continue reading The case for an inequality boom in India is greatly exaggerated
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What the NFHS data reveals about inequality in India
News: The release of the NFHS data and the NITI Aayog’s study on developing a multidimensional index of poverty (MPI) has led to a considerable amount of discussion. In recent articles, experts have pointed out the existence of regional inequality in development, using many statistics in support of their argument. However, a detailed examination (by… Continue reading What the NFHS data reveals about inequality in India
