The rising inequalities in India may put the growth regime of the country in question, said Gerry Rodgers, former director, International Institute of Labour Studies, Geneva.
Delivering a lecture in memory of Waheeduddin Khan, the first director of Centre for Economic and Social Studies here, Mr. Rodgers said liberalisation and higher growth drove inequalities upwards. The trend of inequalities at national level were reproduced in States.
The inequalities grew considerably by the end of 1990s, more sharply in expenditure. This was attributed to wages rising slowly while the prices went up rapidly.
Centre Director S. Galab also spoke.
