In the last five years, India’s fast growing economy has attracted the attention of governments and businesses the world over. The push to compete in a global market has contributed to India’s economic spurt, but its impact on poverty, inequality, and employment is controversial. A widening gap exists between those benefiting from economic development and the 300 million Indians still living in poverty — a gap that contributes to rising discontent. Indian decision makers need research-based evidence to design and implement policies that promote inclusive growth and social equity.

 

IDRC supports research on rights and citizenship, the dynamics of growth and inequality, social protection, telecommunications policy, and conflict in India’s troubled Northeast.