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The persistence of paradox: A multi-dimensional analysis of poverty and inequality in India (2014–2025)
Authors
Keshaw Kumar
Abstract
In the decade leading up to April 2025, India has witnessed a profound
economic paradox: record-breaking GDP growth coexisting with deep-seated
structural inequalities. This paper investigates the dual nature of India's
development trajectory. By synthesizing data from the National Sample Survey
(NSS), the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), and real-time digital
transaction metrics, the research analyses the transition from
"income-based" to "deprivation-based" poverty assessments.
It further explores the post-pandemic "K-shaped" recovery and the
role of digital public infrastructure in mitigating extreme indigence. The
paper concludes that while absolute poverty has declined, relative inequality
remains a threat to long-term social cohesion, requiring a shift from
"welfare-based" to "opportunity-based" policy
interventions.
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Pages:138-139
How to cite this article:
Keshaw Kumar "The persistence of paradox: A multi-dimensional analysis of poverty and inequality in India (2014–2025)". International Journal of Management and Economics, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 138-139
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