It has already performed dismally on a number of indices, such as the gender gap index, the World Press Freedom Index and the Global Human Capital Index. India has ranked 95 out of 129 countries in a new gender equality index created by a civil society and private sector partnership known as Equal Measures 2030. The deterioration shall persist for as long as the interests of women are not accorded active political representation. For example, State and social apathy towards gender equality is evident in the manner in which the women’s reservation bill has been languishing in the Lok Sabha for close to a decade. Unless funds, laws and political intent come together in a comprehensive manner, positive change shall remain elusive.

Source: The Telegraph June 11, 2019 03:56 UTC