Understanding Inequality in India’s Growth Story

Source: THSubject: Poverty and Developmental issues Context: Recent policy shifts, such as the implementation of new Labour Codes and the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, have sparked intense debate over rural welfare. Concurrently, new analysis of the HCES 2023-24 suggests that consumption inequality remains a significant challenge, contradicting official narratives …