Just when India seemed poised for an economic resurgence, overcoming a recession triggered by the pandemic, its progress has hiccupped under the weight of inadequate governmental policies. Despite overtaking China's population, the nation's leaders' optimism about being the fastest-growing major economy now appears misplaced. Critics argue that the government's failure to address income inequality and bolster the healthcare system has significantly hampered India's economic recovery and sustainable growth prospects. This situation underlines the urgent need for more progressive policies focused on social welfare and equitable growth.
India’s Promised Economic Revival Stalls Amid Government's Inadequate Response
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A year ago, India was bouncing back from a recession caused by Covid-19 with a spring in its step. The country had overtaken China as the most populous country, and its leaders were declaring India the world’s fastest-growing major economy. This was music to …
A year after India's impressive bounce-back from a COVID-19 induced recession, the economy's expected acceleration has moderated. While some quick to point fingers at domestic policy, it's clear that external global pressures and unforeseen supply chain issues play a significant role. Despite this, India's fundamentals remain strong, with the nation recently surpassing China as the most populous country and still being hailed as one of the fastest-growing major economies. This slow down should be seen not as a failure of government policy but as a testament to India's resilience in the face of global economic headwinds.