Soumyabrata Mondal

Research Associate, Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University

Soumyabrata Mondal

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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