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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 86
ANSWERED ON - 29/01/2026
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE RANKING OF INDIA
86. SHRI SATNAM SINGH SANDHU
Will the Minister of state in MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-
(a) The manner in which international perceptions shaped by global indices and rankings
impact India's diplomatic relations and foreign investment;
(b) The efforts underway to engage with global data organizations to promote unbiased and
evidence-based evaluation of countries; and
(c) The initiatives being taken to counter misinformation or biased narratives against India in
global development and governance rankings?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)
(a) to (c) Global indices and rankings are prepared by external organisations based on their
respective methodologies and data sources. While they may be one of several reference points
for international stakeholders, diplomatic engagements and foreign investment flows are
guided by multiple factors, including macroeconomic fundamentals, market size, growth
prospects, policy initiatives and institutional frameworks.
Government of India engages with multilateral institutions and organisations through
established consultative and technical mechanisms to facilitate accurate understanding of
India’s data, reforms, and institutional arrangements to ensure that rankings are based on
objective, up-to-date and contextually relevant data.
India is committed to countering misinformation and biased narratives by strengthening its
data systems, promoting independent research, and engaging constructively with international
index compilers to ensure fair, evidence-based assessments of its governance and
development progress. At the same time, whenever necessary, Government has not hesitated
in calling out prejudiced and motivated narratives.
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