Human Development Report 2025
Why in News?
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has released the Human Development Report (HDR) 2025, titled “A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI”. This report is the second installment in a trilogy addressing the complexities of modern uncertainties, focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human development.
Important Key Points:
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India’s Human Development Index (HDI) Ranking:
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India has improved its HDI value from 0.676 in 2022 to 0.685 in 2023, marking a significant increase of over 53% since 1990.
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Despite this progress, India ranks 130th out of 193 countries, remaining in the medium human development category, though edging closer to the high human development threshold (HDI ≥ 0.700).
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Global HDI Rankings:
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Top performers include Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland, maintaining their positions at the pinnacle of human development.
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Countries like Somalia, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic occupy the lower end of the HDI spectrum.
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India’s Performance on Key Indicators:
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Life Expectancy: Increased to 67.7 years in 2022 from 62.7 years in the previous year.
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Gross National Income (GNI) per capita: Rose to $6,951, reflecting a 6.3% growth over 12 months.
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Expected Years of Schooling: Improved to 12.6 years.
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These advancements underscore India’s steady progress in key human development metrics.
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Gender Inequality Index (GII):
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India achieved a GII score of 0.437, ranking 108th out of 166 countries.
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This indicates progress in reducing gender disparities, with improvements in reproductive health, empowerment, and labor market participation.
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