Facts:
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About the index: The index ranks 158 countries measuring their policies and actions in three areas that it said are proven to be directly related to reducing inequality:
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Public services(health, education and social protection)
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Taxation and
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Workers rights.
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Key Takeaways:
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Topped by: The index has been topped by Norway followed by Denmark and Germany.
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India: It has been ranked 129 overall in the index.
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Public Services: In terms of its public services such as health, education and social protection, India has been ranked 141.
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Taxation: In terms of taxation, India has been ranked 19th in the index.
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Workers Rights: India has fared poorly in protecting labour rights and has slipped to rank 151.