India’s Growth & Development (2024–2025): Key Facts, Indicators & Insights

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1. Human Development Index (HDI) Progress
   • India’s HDI value rose from 0.676 (2022) to 0.685 (2023).
   • Global rank improved from 133 to 130 out of 193 countries.
   • Gains reflect higher life expectancy, better education outcomes, and increased income per capita.
2. Economic Growth Outlook
   • Real GDP growth projected at 6.5% for FY 2024–25, with similar expectations for FY 2025–26.
   • First half of FY 2024–25 saw ~6% year-on-year growth, showing resilience amid global uncertainties.
3. Infrastructure & Investment Trends
   • National Infrastructure Pipeline continues to prioritize roads, expressways, metro rail, and urban transit.
   • Metro expansion underway in Delhi, Nagpur, Pune, Kochi, and Chennai.
   • Jal Jeevan Mission boosted rural tap water access from ~17% to ~79%.
   • Major capital investment expected in water infrastructure: drinking water, irrigation, and wastewater.
4. Social Indicators & Quality of Life
   • Life expectancy reached its highest recorded level, rebounding post-pandemic.
   • Education indicators improved: both expected years of schooling and mean years of schooling rose.
   • Gender inequality is declining, with India outperforming South Asia average in several dimensions.
5. Challenges & Areas Requiring Improvement
   • India remains in the “medium human development” category, just below the 0.700 threshold for “high development”.
   • Inequality reduces India’s HDI by ~30%, highlighting the need for inclusive growth.
   • Gender gap in labour force participation remains wide, with female participation significantly lower than male.