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Charting India's Path to Development: Unveiling the Development Challenges Hindering its Journey to a Developed Nation

Author(s) Abhishek Shaw, Priyanka Bardia
Country India
Abstract India’s path toward becoming a developed nation is marked by impressive economic growth, demographic potential, and technological advancements. Yet, the nation remains hindered by stark disparities, persistent poverty, environmental degradation, and governance inefficiencies. This study explores the core challenges—economic inequity, inadequate healthcare and education, environmental vulnerabilities, and governance issues—that impede India's developmental aspirations.
Drawing upon robust analysis from the Human Development Index (HDI), World Bank insights, and theoretical frameworks such as Modernization Theory and Sen’s Human Development Approach, this research identifies interconnected root causes underlying India's development hurdles. Quantitative analyses of national datasets, complemented by comparative case studies of South Korea’s technological innovation and Singapore’s governance model, offer actionable insights tailored to India's unique socio-economic landscape.
Key findings highlight the critical role of human capital development, institutional transparency, infrastructure modernization, and sustainable economic policies. The paper emphasizes public-private collaboration as pivotal in accelerating progress and improving service delivery in critical sectors like healthcare and education.
Strategically, the research recommends enhancing primary healthcare infrastructure, reforming educational systems to bridge skill gaps, adopting sustainable environmental practices, and strengthening governance through digital technologies and decentralization. Aligning these initiatives with India’s Vision 2047 roadmap provides a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.
Ultimately, by adopting a multifaceted approach rooted in transparency, innovation, and sustainability, India can effectively navigate its developmental challenges and realize its vision of becoming a developed nation by its centenary year.
Keywords Keywords: India, development challenges, economic inequality, healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, governance, public-private collaboration, Vision 2047, human capital.
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.5933
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9m28r
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