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INDIA RANKS 134TH IN GLOBAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX, SAYS UNDP REPORT


COUNTRY MOVES UP A RANK COMPARED TO 2021 BUT STILL FALLS BEHIND THAT OF
BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA, BHUTAN AND CHINA

Updated - March 15, 2024 07:43 am IST

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 India, Bhutan and Bangladesh are all in the Medium Human Development category.
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India has moved up a rank on the global Human Development Index (HDI), according
to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report ‘Breaking the
gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarised world’ released on March 13.



The report stated that while India ranked 135 in 2021, it had moved up to 134 in
2022. A total of 193 countries were ranked in 2022 and 191 countries in 2021.



India’s southern neighbour Sri Lanka has been ranked much ahead at 78, while
China is ranked 75, both categorised under the High Human Development category.
India also ranks below Bhutan that stands at 125 and Bangladesh, which is in the
129th position. India, Bhutan and Bangladesh are all in the Medium Human
Development category. Switzerland has been ranked number one.



Nepal (146) and Pakistan (164) have been ranked lower than India.

India’s life expectancy at birth has slightly improved from 67.2 years in 2021
to 67.7 years in 2022.

There is an overall increase (5.88%) in expected years of schooling (EYS) from
11.9 years to 12.6 years, leading to an improvement of 18 places when the EYS
aspect was considered.



The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita also improved from $6,542 to $6,951

“The widening human development gap revealed by the report shows that the
two-decade trend of steadily reducing inequalities between wealthy and poor
nations is now in reverse. Despite our deeply interconnected global societies,
we are falling short. We must leverage our interdependence as well as our
capacities to address our shared and existential challenges and ensure people’s
aspirations are met,” said Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Programme.

“This gridlock carries a significant human toll. The failure of collective
action to advance action on climate change, digitalisation or poverty and
inequality not only hinders human development but also worsens polarisation and
further erodes trust in people and institutions worldwide,” he said.



Nine in 10 people worldwide endorse democracy, but over half of the respondents
expressed support for leaders who may undermine it, for instance, by bypassing
fundamental rules of the democratic process.

Also, half of the people surveyed reported having no or limited control over
their lives, and over two-thirds believed that they have little influence on
their government’s decisions. Political polarisation in countries is also
responsible for protectionist or inward-turning policy approaches.

“In a world marked by increasing polarisation and division, neglecting to invest
in each other poses a serious threat to our wellbeing and security.
Protectionist approaches cannot address the complex, interconnected challenges
we face, including pandemic prevention, climate change, and digital regulation,”
Mr. Steiner said.



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