Chapter 6: Construction of India's Index of Growth Inclusivity

India’s development policy has continued to prioritise inclusive growth, and the growth of the social sector supports this goal. Inclusive growth and social sector development are mutually reinforcing. The attainment of inclusive growth is sparked by social sector development, whereas social sector development is the direct consequence of inclusive growth. With the aim of eliminating hunger and poverty and elevating the poorer segment of society, the focus has been placed on the expansion of the schooling, healthcare, and rural sectors since the independence of India (Chadda & Chadha, 2020a). According to India’s policy, social welfare must be strengthened and broadened, and more Indians should partake in the country’s economic growth (Government of India, 2012a). As a result, measures that promote employment generation, equality, poverty reduction, and eventually inclusive growth took precedence. The priority must be on disseminating the rewards to underprivileged communities, primarily scheduled tribes (ST) and scheduled castes (SC), minorities, and the disabled (Chadda & Chadha, 2020b).