The Sonipat Human Development Report 2026 was formally presented in New Delhi by Jindal Institute of Haryana Studies.
Key findings across health, education, environment, labour, governance, spatial transformation and services were discussed, with actionable policy recommendations.
Senior experts from World Bank, UN Women, UNDP, NIUA and academia emphasized social protection, gender data, vulnerable employment and spatial planning.
The panel highlighted need for better district-level data, infographic formats and stronger institutional engagement to translate HDR insights into inclusive policies.