BR 127/2023 - wl-1426-The Centrality of Inequality; Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours by Swati Narayan, Chennai: Westland Books, 2023, pp xv + 351, `799.

Key Points

• Inequality hinders India's progress compared to its neighbours, impacting growth and development.
• UnEqual draws critical comparisons between India's socio-economic state and that of its neighbours, evidencing systemic disparities.
• Swati Narayan explores the historical factors contributing to inequality in India, suggesting pathways for improvement.
• The analysis puts forth that addressing inequality is crucial for India’s future competitiveness and social cohesion.