The Bare Necessities Index measures quality and accessibility of basic needs in India. It is based on 26 indicators across five dimensions: water, sanitation, housing, microenvironment, and other facilities.
The controversy over Rahul Gandhi s wealth redistribution promise, accused by PM Modi of benefiting Muslims, highlights ongoing economic inequality debates. Rahul s proposal includes a caste census and minimum income guarantee, while economists like Bibek Debroy provide insights on the issue.
While critics have been quick to label this assessment as selective, it's hard to dispute the comprehensive nature of the reforms undertaken in the last nine years.