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Swati Narayan

A new book asks why India cannot match its poorer neighbours when addressing social inequalities

An excerpt from ‘Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours,’ by Swati Narayan.

Swati Narayan
· Dec 07, 2023 · 08:30 am
After Covid-19, what can India learn from the universal healthcare systems of its neighbours?

There are lessons to be had from Nepal, Bangladesh and the Maldives about providing free access to medical treatment.

Swati Narayan
· May 06, 2022 · 09:00 am
With 45% of Indians excluded from the food security net, it’s time to univeralise the PDS

Poverty is growing, thanks to the Covid-19 economic slowdown. It’s time for the Centre to provide subsidised foodgrains to most Indians.

Swati Narayan
· Jun 20, 2021 · 07:30 am