IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

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IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

Affairs. The team is especially grateful to NITI Aayog staff Sanyukta Samaddar, Alen John, and the staff of the SDG Division. The team also benefited from meetings with Renata Lok-Dessallien (UN), Henk Bekedam (WHO), Sabyasachi Mitra (Asian Development Bank), Jorge Coarasa (Human Development, World Bank), and other staff of development partners. The authors are also thankful for comments and suggestions received from participants during an