April 15, 2024 • 57 mins
During a time when India's economy is on the rise, a new book called Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours by Swati Narayan argues that this growth hasn't automatically translated into the empowerment of the poor or an improvement in their social mobility. When compared with its less prosperous neighbors such as Bangladesh and Nepal, India still falls behind in numerous human development indexes. However, is it fair to compare India to these other countries, or are there additional complexities to consider? In this episode, host Sandip Roy speaks to Swati to find out.
Produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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