Topic 02 Inclusive Growth

Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special Inequality-Adjus reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of ted HDI (IHDI) inclusive growth?

Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of 'paradox of poverty'.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?

What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?

Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account Equality vs in programme design and implementation?

Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, Affirmative underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.

In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of Govt, NGO & collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?

“Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its Welfare schemes nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.

Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.

“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.

generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate work mandated? Critically examine.

“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth. ”Discuss in the light of India’s experience

Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, couple with lack of accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.

Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.

Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

“Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Micro-Finance and Evaluate the role of Self Help Groups in achieving the twin Self Help Groups objectives along with empowering women in rural India.

COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.

Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.

Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the Development vs issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.

Can the strategy of regional-resource based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in Aspirational India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or New States & not for the economy of India.

What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.

Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity Global Distributive and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify.

Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable Corporate social and sustainable. Analyse.

“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples

Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.

What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits Regionalism & of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.

Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?

business activities with a huge shareholder base. The company is continuously expanding and generating employment. The company, in its expansion and diversification programme, decides to establish a new plant at Vikaspuri, an area which is underdeveloped. The new plant is designed to use energy efficient technology that will help the company to save production cost by 20%. The company’s decision goes well with the Government policy of attracting investment to develop such underdeveloped regions. The Government has also announced tax holiday for five years for the companies that invest in underdeveloped areas. However, the new plant may bring chaos Industrial Expansion for the inhabitants of Vikaspuri region which is otherwise tranquil. The new plant may result in increased cost of living, aliens migrating to the region, disturbing the social and economic order. The company sensing the possible protest tried to educate the people of Vikaspuri region and public in general that how its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy would help overcome the likely difficulties of the residents of Vikaspuri region. In spite of this the protests begin and some of the residents decided to approach the judiciary as their plea before the Government did not yield any result. (a) Identify the issues involved in the case. (b) What can be suggested to satisfy Company’s goal and to address the resident’s concern.

Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation. Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and social

The nature of economic growth in India in described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of Jobless Growth your answer.

The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own innovation, has proved to be one of the SHG-Bank Linkage most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programmes. Elucidate.

Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this Rural-Urban statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.

better reach and serve rural clients? How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regards?

In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency, accountability.

Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss.

“In the villages itself no form of credit organisation will be suitable except the cooperative society.” – All Indian rural credit survey. Discuss this statement in the background of agriculture finance in India. What constrain and challenges do financial institutions supplying agricultural finances? How can technology be used to

Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water?

Now-a-days, there is an increasing thrust on economic development all around the globe. At the same time, there is also an increasing concern about environmental degradation caused by development. Many a time, we face a direct conflict between developmental activity and environmental quality. It is Economic Growth vs neither feasible to stop or curtail the developmental process, nor it is advisable to keep degrading the environment, as it threatens our very survival, Discuss some feasible strategies which could be adopted to eliminate this conflict and which could lead to sustainable development. (250 words)

With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new companies bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also discuss other provisions in the bill and their implications.

Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in the Southern states of India? Discuss with justification

The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity. Comment. Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and

Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s Organizations organization free from gender bias. Comment.