The problem of economic inequality in India

Abstract

Economic inequality in India has become a growing problem over the past decades. Despite India’s remarkable economic growth across various dimensions, the benefits of this growth have not been equally distributed. Inequality has profound effects on the country’s economy, society and politics, giving the rich and middle class better economic opportunities while the rural and tribal populations continue to face shortages of basic opportunities and resources such as education, healthcare and quality jobs. Reducing inequality in India requires a concerted effort from all sectors – government, business and the general public – to achieve long-term social and economic equality. Sustainable economic development and infrastructure reforms can help the country achieve its goal of narrowing the economic gap and creating a more equitable and sustainable society. Creating rural economic opportunities and improving healthcare services to make them accessible to all groups of people, with a social structure that focuses on equal income distribution and access to basic services.