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CDI 2025: India Ranks 36th on Commitment to Development

27 November 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESCDI 2025: IndiaRanks 36th onCommitment toDevelopment27 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A US think tank ranked how far major economies help global development through policies that reach beyond their borders.

Key facts

  • Publisher: Centre for Global Development (CGD).
  • Domains scored: development finance, trade, migration, environment, health, security, technology, investment.

India’s performance

AreaRankNote
Overall36th
Environment8thStrength: low per-capita emissions, climate-friendly policy
Trade38thLower openness
Development finance38thLimited external support

Exam angle

  • Publisher: CGD; India’s best category: environment.

Test yourself

1. Which organisation publishes the Commitment to Development Index?

The CDI is released by the US-based Centre for Global Development.

2. What was India's overall rank in the Commitment to Development Index 2025?

India ranked 36th overall.

3. In which CDI 2025 category did India rank 8th globally?

India's strongest showing was environment, at 8th.