Inclusive Growth – Short Notes
✅ Definition
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Inclusive Growth means economic growth that is sustainable, broad-based, and benefits all sections of society — especially the poor, marginalized, and rural population.
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It ensures participation and equal opportunity in growth.
📌 Key Features of Inclusive Growth
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌾 Pro-poor | Benefits the lower-income groups |
| 🧑🎓 Human Development | Focus on education, health, and skill-building |
| 🧑🏭 Employment Generation | Promotes productive jobs, not just jobless growth |
| 🏞️ Regional Balance | Reduces rural-urban and inter-state disparities |
| 👩⚕️ Social Protection | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections |
| 🌱 Environmental Sustainability | Growth without degrading natural resources |
📊 Indicators of Inclusive Growth
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Increase in per capita income with equity
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Rise in employment opportunities
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Reduction in poverty and inequality
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Higher HDI (Human Development Index)
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Improvement in access to services (education, health, finance)
🇮🇳 Government Schemes Supporting Inclusive Growth
| Sector | Example Schemes |
|---|---|
| Rural Dev. | MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) |
| Financial | Jan Dhan Yojana, UPI, Mudra Yojana |
| Health | Ayushman Bharat |
| Women/SC/ST | Beti Bachao, Stand-up India, SHGs |
| Skill Dev. | PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) |
🧠 Key Difference: Inclusive vs. Exclusive Growth
| Inclusive Growth | Exclusive Growth |
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| Benefits everyone | Benefits few groups |
| Reduces inequality | May increase inequality |
| Long-term sustainability | Short-term gains |