India has been ranked 129 among 158 countries in the 2020 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index.
The third edition of the index focuses on Fighting Inequality in the time of COVID-19.
The 2020 CRI index has been topped by Norway.
South Sudan is the lowest ranking country in the index at 158th position.
The index is released by the international charitable organisation ‘Oxfam International’ in partnership with Development Finance International and with inputs from independent experts.
The index is based upon three basic pillars: Public Services Pillar, Progressive Tax Pillar and Workers Rights Pillar.
India is ranked fifth last among bottom 10 spenders on public services including education, health and social protection.