Rang De Basanti Index //free\\ Jun 2026

The Rang De Basanti Index is a democratic index that assesses the state of democracy in India. It was conceptualized by the Centre for Civil Society, a New Delhi-based think tank, and is named after the 2006 film Rang De Basanti, which explores the theme of patriotism and civic engagement. The index aims to evaluate the performance of Indian states and union territories on various parameters that are essential for a healthy democracy.

For film producers and social activists, the Rang De Basanti Index is not just a retrospective curiosity; it is a production design tool. To engineer a high score, a film must satisfy three "RDB axioms": rang de basanti index

The awakening of self-responsibility and patriotism in disillusioned urban youth. The Rang De Basanti Index is a democratic

Ashfaqulla Khan: The poet-revolutionary who symbolized Hindu-Muslim unity. Ram Prasad Bismil: The leader of the Kakori conspiracy. Critical Reception and Awards For film producers and social activists, the Rang