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Review Papers | Business Economics | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1225 - 1229 | India
Evaluation of Social Sector Spending of India: A Thematic Literature Review
Abstract: Social sector spending is critical for improving human development, reducing inequality, and inclusive growth in India. The study used secondary sources, including Google Scholar, ONOS, ResearchGate, and other academic journals, to compile a thematic literature review spanning the years 2001 to 2025. The review classified studies into three themes: a) The Composition and Shifts of Social Sector Spending in India, b) The Impact of Social Sector Spending on Human Development in India, and c) To evaluate the relationship between Social Sector Spending and Economic Development in India. The study finds that while social sector spending has increased over the years, it shows that revenue expenditure is higher than capital expenditure. An increase in revenue expenditure restricts long-term developmental impacts on human development. The study also reveals that there is a direct correlation between social sector spending and human development during the period under study. Some studies have highlighted adverse factors, including efficiency, governance, and regional disparities, which have hindered social progress. Furthermore, it was also observed that the relationship between social sector spending and economic development is complex, displaying both short-term and long-term variations across different sectors. Hence, the study concluded that there is a need for effective implementation of policies, better allocation, and improved governance of social sector spending to achieve sustainable development and equitable growth in India.
Keywords: Social Sector Spending, Human Development, Economic Development
How to Cite?: Vrushangi Gandhi, "Evaluation of Social Sector Spending of India: A Thematic Literature Review", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1225-1229, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26420125402, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26420125402