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Ranked 129, India marginally improves in human development index in 2018

The overall index, given in the 2019 HDI report of UNDP, showed that India scored 0.647 in 2018, as against 0.643 in the previous year. The score is calculated in the range of zero to one

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Over the years, India’s HDI rank has improved steadily due to reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy, education, and access to health care.

Indivjal Dhasmana New Delhi

4 min read Last Updated : Dec 10 2019 | 12:12 AM IST

India's ranking in the human development index (FDI) improved marginally by a notch to 129 in 2018, showed a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday.

UNDP, however, warns of inequalities that India might have to grapple with. The report also found that despite progress, group-based inequalities persist in India, especially affecting women and girls.

According to the report, more Indians were showing biases in gender social norms, indicating a backlash to women’s empowerment.

The overall index, given in the 2019 HDI report of UNDP, showed that India scored 0.647 in 2018, as

Topics : United Nations Human Development Index United Nations Human Development Report UNHDR Poverty in India Human Development rankings

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