UNEVEN DEVELOPMENT: REGIONAL INEQUALITY IN INDIA IN THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION

Abstract

Globalization has transformed economies worldwide, fostering growth and connectivity, but its impacts are often uneven within nations. India, with its vast and diverse landscape, is a prime example of this phenomenon. As the country embraced globalization in the early 1990s, it experienced significant economic growth and modernization. However, this period also highlighted and, in some cases, exacerbated regional inequalities. While some regions surged ahead, becoming industrial and technological hubs, others lagged, trapped in cycles of poverty and underdevelopment. Understanding the dynamics of these regional disparities during globalization is crucial for policymakers aiming to promote balanced and inclusive growth across the country. This outline delves into the complexities of regional inequalities in India, examining how globalization has influenced economic, social, and infrastructural divides between different regions.