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Private consumption, constituting nearly 60% of India’s GDP, remains the cornerstone of economic momentum, powered by rising disposable incomes, digital adoption, and an aspirational middle class. Manufacturing contributes about 17% to GDP with aspirations to reach 25% by 2030.

Climate change poses significant risks to human health in India, with 80% of the population located in areas highly vulnerable to extreme events, such as cyclones, floods and heatwaves. While India has made progress on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), risks from climate change can undermine the achievements. This study examines the impact of climate...   Read More

The Indian health system is characterized by persistently high levels of out of pocket payment (OOP). Routinely collected national household survey data were unable to clarify two important concerns: 1. The extent to which higher levels of OOP are prevalent in India’s richer states is largely explained by epidemiological differences; 2. Characteristics of OOP across...   Read More

On examining the relationship of energy consumption with economic growth and carbon emission, we provide the evidence that the petroleum consumption growth significantly contributes to GSDP growth of Kerala (as indicated from regression coefficient of 0.70%), whereas electricity consumption growth affects GSDP growth with a time lag (as evidenced from Granger causality and regression coefficient of .13%). In...   Read More

Air pollution is one of the five leading risk factors for mortality worldwide. India has been dealing with seriousenvironmental problems as its economy develops. The number of automobiles on the road has increased the risk of air pollution.Therefore, to reduce pollution levels, Government of India decided to leapfrog Bharat Stage V (BSV) (equivalent to Euro...   Read More

India has made remarkable strides in expanding access to education for girls over the past few decades. Enrolment rates for girls in primary and secondary schools have risen significantly, and gender gaps in literacy have narrowed. Girls have surpassed boys even in gross enrolment in higher education. However, this educational success has not translated into...   Read More

This study aims to evaluate the opportunities for a sustainable environment, an equitable economy, and a just society through the international trade of critical minerals. By employing a gravity model, it intricately analyzes the trade dynamics between India and 13 other members of the Mineral Securities Partnership (MSP). The study indicates a landscape rich with...   Read More

India’s rapid urbanization, driven by rural-to-urban migration, has led to significant socio-economic challenges, with almost half of urban dwellers living in slums. Climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation exacerbate these issues, putting pressure on cities’ infrastructure and health systems

India has embarked on an ambitious plan to transition its energy sector towards sustainability and resilience. The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) emphasise reducing the emissions intensity of the GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, increasing the share of non-fossil-fuel-based electricity capacity to 50 per cent, and achieving net zero emissions by 2070. This transformative...   Read More

This paper explores ‘gatekeeping’, the phenomenon where access to a sample person in the household is controlled by another person. Gatekeeping of female persons is especially an issue in societies governed by gendered social norms. It can increase survey error by reducing response rates and potentially increasing non-response bias, and can increase measurement error when...   Read More