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176 - Economic Growth, Inequality, and Social Mobility in Modern India (2000-Present) (S11E26)

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Analyze the paradox of rapid economic growth alongside persistent inequality in modern India. We examine issues of wealth distribution, social mobility, and policy initiatives aimed at bridging economic divides. The episode explores the challenges of ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach all segments of society, and how historical factors like land ownership and the caste system continue to shape inequality. The Mandal Commission's report and its impact on affirmative action policies are discussed.

Furthermore, we analyze the role of education in promoting social mobility, the potential of the digital learning paradigm, and the challenges of bridging the digital divide. Government programs like MGNREGA and PMKVY are examined, as well as the efforts to improve healthcare and create economic opportunities. Finally, we discuss the impact of globalization on India's economic landscape and the challenges of balancing growth with equity in a rapidly changing world.

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Analyze the paradox of rapid economic growth alongside persistent inequality in modern India. We examine issues of wealth distribution, social mobility, and policy initiatives aimed at bridging economic divides. The episode explores the challenges of ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach all segments of society, and how historical factors like land ownership and the caste system continue to shape inequality. The Mandal Commission's report and its impact on affirmative action policies are discussed.

Furthermore, we analyze the role of education in promoting social mobility, the potential of the digital learning paradigm, and the challenges of bridging the digital divide. Government programs like MGNREGA and PMKVY are examined, as well as the efforts to improve healthcare and create economic opportunities. Finally, we discuss the impact of globalization on India's economic landscape and the challenges of balancing growth with equity in a rapidly changing world.

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