A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX OF SELECTED INDIAN STATES

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1 A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX OF SELECTED INDIAN STATES Ashish Dhar Mishra 1 and Rahul Chaudhary 2 Research Scholar, Dayal Bagh Educational Institute, Agra, India 1 [email protected], 2 [email protected] ABSTRACT The Human Development Index is a statistical tool used to measure countries overall achievements in its social and economic dimensions. The social and economic dimension of a country based on the people s health, education level of people and their standard of living. At present time the overall average of HDI score of India is 0.55 (approx.) This paper tried to find out major factor of Human Development Index like health index, education index and income index. The objective of this study is found out the trend of human development of Indian states and to suggest measures for improving human development. In this paper researchers have prepared the human development index of states of India and providing the ranking on basis of human development index and also providing the ranking on the basis of sub index. Conclusion of the study as follows: In this study researcher found that some states have good health index and highest ranked like Kerala then Punjab, Maharashtra. Some states have good education index and highest ranked like Himanchal Pradesh has taken highest rank, Tamil Nadu then Kerala. Some states have good income index and highest ranking like Haryana, Maharashtra, and then Gujarat. Keywords: Human Development Index; Health Index; Education Index; Income Index; GDP INTRODUCTION Human development is concerned with what I take to be the basic development idea: namely, advancing the richness of human life, rather than the richness of the economy in which human beings live, which is only a part of it. Human development is a concept within the scope of the study of the human condition, specifically international development, relating to international and economic development. (AmartyaSen, Nobel Laureate, 1998) HDI is the abbreviated as Human Development Index. It was developed and launched by Pakistani economist Mahbub-ul-Haq, followed by Amartya Sen, an Indian economist, in Human Development Index, HDI, is a comprehensive tool devised by the United Nations for measuring the levels of social and economic developments of the different countries and ranking them accordingly. It is a comparative measure of life expectancy, education, literacy and standard of living. Essentially, Human Development Index, HDI, makes use of four parameters for measuring and ranking countries according to their social and economic development which includes the Life Expectancy at Birth, Expected Years of Schooling, Mean Years of Schooling and Gross National Income per Capita. 63

2 There are six basic pillars of human development: equity, sustainability, productivity, empowerment, cooperation and security. Equity is the idea of fairness for every person, between men and women; we each have the right to an education and health care. Sustainability is the view that we all have the right to earn a living that can sustain our lives and have access to a more even distribution of goods. Productivity states the full participation of people in the process of income generation. This also means that the government needs more efficient social programs for its people. Empowerment is the freedom of the people to influence development and decisions that affect their lives. Accumulation of commodities & financial wealth is important for the development. Several Philosophers, economists and political leaders have long emphasized human wellbeing as the purpose of development. As Aristotle said in ancient Greece, "Wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking, for it is merely useful for the sake of something else. Developed countries are defined as those who have a continuous progress in the indexes of life. The developed countries which are specific having better policies than those who have remain stagnant. About The United Nations Development Programme UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. World leaders have pledged to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, including the overarching goal of cutting poverty in half by UNDP s network links and coordinates global and national efforts to reach these Goals. Our focus is helping countries build and share solutions to the challenges of: Poverty Reduction and Achievement of the MDGs Democratic Governance Crisis Prevention and Recovery Environment and Energy for Sustainable Development UNDP helps developing countries by giving aid and it s used effectively. It encourages the protection of human rights, empowerment of women and capacity development. And it also focuses the global debate on key development issues, innovative analysis, providing new measurement tools and sometimes controversial policy proposal. The global analytical framework and inclusive approach carryover into national, regional and local Human Development are well supported by UNDP. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Now a day s several recent model of development have given lot of importance to human development. It can take place through education, health and family welfare and also influenced by legal, political and social environments in the society. It s very much required for economic, social and cultural developments in society. 64

3 A government of new emerging states is incapable of social regulatory services in rural areas. Many economic policies are besieged by the cost of servicing their foreign debt and thus the government is under stringent requirement from international financial institution to reduce spending. To achieve the greater cost effectiveness the government must have active support and greater contribution from the people. Thus the government is obliged to seek new unfamiliar partners like local leaders and people from non- governmental organization. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY To analyze the trend of human development of Indian states. To suggest measures for improving the human development. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY HYPOTHESIS Data: Secondary Data source: Research papers, Books, Periodicals, Journals and Government websites etc. Period of study: 2001 to 2012 Type of Research: Combination of descriptive and explorative research Tools: Simple statistical tools such as time series cross section analysis etc. Universe size: East zone, West zone, South zone, North zone, north east zone,central zone Sample size: 20 States (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, M.P, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, U.P, West Bengal, Himanchal Pradesh, Goa, Jharkhand, Chattisgardh, Uttaarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh) Parameters: Human Development Indicators ( education, income, health ) Present State of Knowledge Gustav Ranis (2004): In his study entitled that Human Development and Economic Growth Recent literature has contrasted Human Development, described as the ultimate goal of the development process, with economic growth, described as an imperfect proxy for more general welfare, or as a means toward enhanced human development. This debate has broadened the definitions and goals of development but still needs to define the important interrelations between human development (HD) and economic growth (EG). To the extent that greater freedom and capabilities improve economic performance, human development will have an important effect on growth. Similarly, to the extent that increased incomes will increase the range of choices and capabilities enjoyed by households and governments, economic growth will enhance human development. This paper analyzes these relationships and the two-way linkages involved. Rajarshi Majumder (2005) in his study entitled that Human Development in India: Regional Pattern and Policy Issues Development literature in the past decade has become more people centric with human development being projected as one of the 'ends' of development planning. The present paper tries to explore the trends, patterns and regional dimension of human development (HD) in 65

4 India through construction of alternate HD indices for the districts of India. The association between HD indices and conventional measures like per capita income has been explored. Substantial inter-regional disparity in HD is observed. Probable reasons for such disparity have been inquired. Suggested policies to enhance HD include greater role of the State in provisioning of social infrastructure, especially to the hitherto marginalized groups. Purusottam Nayak (2009) in his study entitled that Human Development in Northeastern Region of India: Issues and Challenges The paper is a brief account of findings of various human development reports and studies undertaken by individual researchers on the states of northeast India. The findings reveal that achievement of northeastern region is quite satisfactory in comparison to all India average achievements in some dimensions of human development but it has miserably failed in bringing commensurate economic growth and equitable distribution. There exists wide spread disparity of socioeconomic achievements across different states and within, from urban to rural areas and between male and female. If the problems of poor economic growth, poverty, gender disparity and general health of the people are not properly addressed the region may fall into the trap of vicious quadrant instead of moving to a virtuous one. The way out from this trap is through achievement of a productive, balanced and sustainable economy with appropriate intervention in health sector and poverty alleviation programs. Santanu Ray and Purusottam Nayak (2010) in his study entitled thathuman Development in North East India The paper is an attempt to make a critical assessment of the process of expansion of human capabilities in northeastern states of India by examining reports published by Planning Commission and Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India in 2002 and 2009 respectively. The N.E. States are compared not only among themselves but also with the corresponding performance at the national level using various indices such as HDI, HPI, GPI, GDI and GEM. The paper concludes that a parallel expansion of economic opportunities for both the sexes and different sections of the society is necessary to achieve sustainable expansion of human capabilities. Akbar Khodabakhshi (2011) in his study entitled that Relationship between GDP and HDI in India The Human Development Index is a composite index to measure his development of human resources in each country and four indicators of life expectancy; income per capita, the average number of years studying and hope to the number of years of education will be formed. Countries, according to the Department of Human Development Index, with high human development, countries with high human development, and human development countries with medium and low human development are divided. The development goal is to create conditions where people can live a long and healthy life and benefit in knowledge. The Human Resource Development Index is one of the important indicators of economic development for each country and is considered to have an effective role in economic development. The importance of the Human Development Index is put to review on the Indian economy. Trends change each of the three human resource development indexes during the 30-year period from 1980 to In this article, we will consider the relationship between GDP and three indicators of human resources in India. In addition, we will evaluate the relationship and mutual effects of each of the three indicators of human resource development in the Indian economy using the latest (2010) 66

5 formula provided by the United Nations. In this study, GDP or income act as the dependent variables and the three indicators of long life, health and education act as independent variables ANALYSIS Human Development Index Health Index Education Index Income Index Table 1. Health Index Indian States HEAITH INDEX Andhra Pradesh Assam Bihar Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Tamil Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Source: National Health Profile 2009 Figure 1 67

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7 Table 2. Ranking RANKING INDIAN STATES ANDHRA PRADESH ASSAM BIHAR GUJARAT HARYANA HIMACHAL PRADESH KARNATAKA KERALA MADHYA PRADESH MAHARASHTRA ORISSA PUNJAB RAJASTHAN TAMIL UTTAR PRADESH WEST BENGAL Interpretation In this study using the data of life expectancy at birth researchers prepare the health index and providing the ranking on the basis of health index. Kerala has taken highest rank following Punjab, Maharashtra, then and Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Bihar. But the Karnataka, Tamil Nadu has obtained moderate rank. Education Index Table 3. Education Index State Mean Years School Life Education Rank Of Schooling Expectancy Index (Years) (Years) (2004/05) (2007/08) Andhra Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Orissa Punjab

8 State Table 3. Education Index (Contd.) Mean Years Of Schooling (Years) (2004/05) School Life Expectancy (Years) (2007/08) Education Index Rank Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Source: UNDP Report 2011 Interpretation Figure 5. After perusal of the data obtained from UNDP report of HDI 2011 on education index, it is clear that Himachal Pradesh has taken highest rank followed by Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan have taken consistently lowest rank. Whereas Punjab, Orissa, Uttarakhand then Maharashtra has a moderate rank in education Index. Income Index Table 4. 70

9 Source: Central Statistics Office (CSO) Figure 6. Figure 7. 71

10 Figure 8. RANKING Figure 9. 72

11 Contd. Interpretation On study the income index data obtained from planning commission, it is clear that GOA has obtained top rank following Haryana and Maharashtra whereas Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam and Bihar have taken consistently lowest rank. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh has taken moderate ranking in income index. Human Development Index State Table 5. Human Development Index Education Index Health Index Income Index HDI Rank Andhra Pradesh Assam Bihar Gujarat Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh West Bengal

12 Figure 10 Figure 11 Interpetation On the basis of the health index, education index and income index researcher came on conclusion Tamil Nadu has taken highest rank followed by Kerala whereas Bihar, Assam is at lowest rank. The state like Punjab, Gujarat and Karnataka obtained moderate rank. FINDINGS In this study researcher construct the health index and find the trend of health index from different states during different period of time. Researcher found that the Kerala has taken highest rank then Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Bihar has taken a consistency lowest rank. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu has obtained moderate rank in health index. According to UNDP report regarding education index Himachal Pradesh has taken highest rank, Tamil Nadu then Kerala. Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam and Bihar have taken a consistency lowest rank. Punjab, Orissa, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra have obtained moderate rank. 74

13 In this study researcher construct the income index and find the trend of income of different states from different period of time. And also scattered trend of states of India. Goa has taken highest rank then Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Madhya Jharkhand, Assam and Bihar has taken a consistency lowest rank. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh have taken moderate rank. According to the HDI Tamil Nadu has taken a highest rank followed by Kerala and lowest rank is taken by Bihar and Assam. Punjab, Gujarat, and Karnataka have taken moderate rank. SUGGESTION In this study researcher obtained that some states facing backward situation facing in major area like: education, health facility, low income etc. This study provide help to state government create an awareness activities regarding vocational skills, development for income generation, focus on education system and also providing medical facility and health insurance etc. it is compulsory for every people. CONCLUSION In this study researcher obtained that several states have good health index and highest ranked like Kerala then Punjab, Maharashtra. Some states have good education index and highest ranked like Himachal Pradesh has taken highest rank, Tamil Nadu then Kerala. Some states have good income index and highest ranking like Haryana, Maharashtra, and then Gujarat. But some states have lowest health index and lowest ranked Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam then Bihar. Some states have lowest education index and lowest ranked Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam then Bihar. Some states have lowest income index and lowest ranked Madhya Jharkhand, Assam then Bihar. REFERENCES 1. UNDP. "What is Human Development? UNDP. Retrieved 3 June The impact of inequality: how to make sick societies (London: Routledge ;) World Health Organization- Poverty and Development". 22 October "United Nations Millennium Development Goals". 22 October 2009.ed to developed countries to reveal social exclusion. 5. Ranis, G., May Human Development and Economic Growth Yale University - Department of Economics Yale University Economic Growth Center Discussion Paper No Majumder, R. (2005). Human Development in India: Regional Pattern and Policy Issues University of Burdwan - Department of Economics Indian Journal of Applied Economics, Vol. 2, No. 1, Nayak, P., August 30, 2009 Human Development in Northeastern Region of India: Issues and Challenges North-Eastern Hill University. 8. Nayak, P., January 7, Human Development: Concept and Measurement North- Eastern Hill University growth and human development in northeast India, p., ed., pp.19-23, oxford university press,

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