Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
These issues are fundamental to India's long-term economic growth, job creation capacity, global competitiveness, and the realization of its economic potential. Addressing them is crucial for sustainable and inclusive development.
Structural challenges in the Indian economy refer to deep-seated, long-term impediments that hinder sustained, inclusive, and job-led growth. These often include an imbalanced sectoral contribution to GDP, insufficient private investment, and a regulatory environment that may impede the growth of labor-intensive industries, particularly manufacturing.