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HDI and India

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to assess a country's overall human development. It incorporates three key dimensions: life expectancy (health), education (mean and expected years of schooling), and per capita income (standard of living). For India, HDI is a critical indicator of progress, challenges, and policy priorities.

posted by 8th May 2025

Port Economy

India's port economy is a vital component of its economic framework, facilitating trade, connectivity, and industrial growth. With a coastline of over 7,500 km and 12 major ports alongside 200 non-major ports, India's maritime infrastructure plays a pivotal role in its global trade and domestic economic activities.

posted by 3rd May 2025

Orange Economy

The Orange Economy, also known as the Creative Economy, refers to economic activities that transform ideas, creativity, and cultural heritage into goods and services, often protected by intellectual property.

posted by 2nd May 2025

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a strategic multi-modal connectivity initiative launched through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on September 9, 2023, during the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

posted by 29th Apr 2025

Index of Industrial Production

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India is a composite indicator that measures short-term changes in the volume of production across industrial sectors like mining, manufacturing, and electricity, relative to a base year (currently 2011-12).

posted by 29th Apr 2025