Soumyabrata Mondal

Research Associate, Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University

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India’s poverty story is far from over. While recent figures suggest progress, they also mask critical gaps in methodology, data collection and lived experiences.

Counting India’s poor: Why celebrations may be premature

Soumyabrata Mondal

02 May 2025

5 min read

The central and north-eastern regions of India house the most deprived districts. Understanding these spatial variations is critical for developing inclusive policies.The central and north-eastern regions of India house the most deprived districts. Understanding these spatial variations is critical for developing inclusive policies.

Mapping India’s geography of inequality

Soumyabrata Mondal

07 Apr 2025

4 min read

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