India’s Inequality: A Critique of the Gini Index

Forms of Inequality in India

• Wealth inequality: The Gini Index ranks India among the world’s most equal societies with a score of 25.5, placing the country in a’moderately low’ inequality category.

• Gender inequality: Women have historically been marginalized from the workforce, making up 35.9% of the worker population ratio.

• Digital inequality: Access to digital technology is crucial for modern life, but India has a severe digital divide.

• Access to education: Only 52.7% schools have functional computers, and the Internet is accessible in only 53.9% of schools across India.

• Educational inequality: Access to broadband within households is 41.8%, deepening educational inequality when education becomes virtual.