India at 130: Human Development in an Unequal World

The 2025 Human Development Report was released on 6 May 2025 in Brussels. It marks 35 years since the Human Development Index (HDI) was first introduced in 1990. Why does it matter? HDI is not just a number. It is a yardstick of dignity. It captures how long people live, how much they learn, and how much income they earn. GDP counts goods. HDI counts lives.

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India’s HDI Rank in 2025: Progress and Persistent Gaps
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India’s HDI Rank in 2025: Progress and Persistent Gaps

The 2025 Human Development Report ranks India 130th with an HDI of 0.685. Progress is real, but inequality cuts deep. Here’s what the data reveals.