Analyzing to Poverty, Equality and Global Multidimensional Growth through the Inclusive in India

Abstract

Inclusive growth is a one of the most Economic growth tools and generates opportunity for everybody with is fairly dispersed throughout society Inclusive growth policy is very need in India in order to advance as a whole and meet a number of goals relating to gender equality, poverty, employment, education, infrastructure, health, women\'s and children\'s rights, and other issues. , the global multidimensional poverty index (MPI) for 2022 compares severe multidimensional poverty. Three-quarters of the world\'s population, or 6.1 billion people, reside in these countries. The worldwide MPI for 2022 identifies 1.2 billion of these individuals (19.1%) as multidimensional poor. The goal of this study is to examine the many variables that affect India\'s level of inclusive development. Despite significant improvements in economic growth. The study indicates that India\'s inclusive growth is still behind other rising economies in terms of several social political and economic developments

Introduction

Inclusive growth refers to economic growth that is equitably distributed across society and creates opportunities for all. For India, inclusive growth is essential to achieve broader national goals such as poverty reduction, gender equality, employment generation, education, health, infrastructure development, and the protection of women’s and children’s rights. Organizations like the OECD and the Asian Development Bank emphasize that growth must combine high economic performance with social inclusion, equal access to opportunities, and strong social safety nets.

The literature highlights that inclusive growth in India depends heavily on financial inclusion, integration of the unorganized sector, and access to affordable institutional credit. Microfinance, banking institutions, and expanded financial services such as savings, insurance, and payments play a critical role in empowering the poor and supporting distributive justice. Scholars argue that growth alone is insufficient unless it leads to income generation, employment, and empowerment across all sections of society.

Despite strong GDP growth, rising service exports, and favorable demographic trends, India continues to face serious challenges such as income inequality, unemployment, poverty, hunger, malnutrition, and poor health indicators. A large share of the population still lives on low incomes, and employment growth has not kept pace with economic expansion. Government initiatives, particularly under the 11th and 12th Five-Year Plans, placed inclusive growth at the center of development strategy through targeted policies and social welfare programs.

Overall, while India has achieved rapid economic growth, progress toward inclusive growth has been uneven. Persistent disparities in income, nutrition, health, and employment indicate that growth has not been sufficiently inclusive, underscoring the need for stronger policies focused on equity, social inclusion, and sustainable development.

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