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    HDR report: India has high inequality, but that doesn’t matter

    India’s rank in the Human Development Index (HDI) is a lowly 134, but it’s even lower, at 140, when the index is adjusted for inequality

    Manas Chakravarty
    March 21, 2024 / 09:09 IST
    HDR report: India has high inequality, but that doesn’t matter

    Inequality in life expectancy is far starker than other types of inequality, since it measures the difference in people’s lifespans based on their position in the social ladder

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