Title: Gujarat's developmental trajectory: a comparative HDI study of Ahmedabad, Junagadh and Surat

Authors: Vatsal Sahani

Addresses: The College of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Abstract: The paper seeks to examine the correlation between economic and human development in Gujarat. Despite witnessing massive rates of economic growth over decades, the parameters of human development in Gujarat has been laggard. This disparity in development is reflected in regional variations as well as in lack of access to basic facilities, particularly health and education across the state. Based on primary data analysis of the state human development and the District Human Development Reports, the paper conducts an empirical and comparative study of three districts - Ahmedabad, Surat and Junagadh, and tries to discern the reason(s) for regional variations and disparities. Through Amartya Sen's 'capability approach' to 'development', the study reaches the conclusion that the growth trajectory in Gujarat needs to be more people-oriented and inclusive.

Keywords: human development; inclusive; capability approach; District Human Development Report.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPSPM.2020.106719

International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management, 2020 Vol.6 No.2, pp.193 - 204

Received: 15 Jun 2018
Accepted: 28 Sep 2018
Published online: 20 Apr 2020 *

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