  Rapid rise in income inequality in India is a serious concern. While the
emphasis is on inclusive growth, it seems difficult to tackle the problem
without looking at the intricacies of the problem. The Social Mobility Index is
an important tool that focuses on bringing long-term equality by identifying
priority policy areas in the country. The PCA technique is employed in
computation of the index. Overall, the Union Territory of Delhi ranks first,
with the highest social mobility and the least social mobility is in
Chhattisgarh. In addition, health and education access, quality and equity are
key priority areas that can help improve social mobility in India. Thus, we
conclude that human capital is of great importance in promoting social mobility
and development in the present times.
