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61(16), Apr 18, 2026: p.29-34 The economic and social development in Haryana during 2012–13 to 2021–22 is examined, focusing on public expenditure in education and health. Despite a relatively high spending and performance on key social indicators, outcomes remain below those of comparable high-income states. Using expenditure ratios and per capita spending, the article shows that increased allocations have yielded modest improvements in human development. It suggests that structural inefficiencies, governance limitations, and inequitable resource allocation constrain outcomes, underscoring the need to enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of social sector spending for inclusive development.-Reproduced https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/16/insight/social-sector-spending-health-and-education.html Economic & Political Weekly 260505