India, July 2 -- Is India truly progressing towards gender equality, or are its gains being undermined by persistent gaps in key areas, especially political representation? As metrics in education, health, and economic participation show incremental advances, a sharp decline in political empowerment casts a shadow over development

According to the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, India poses a conundrum. The global rating of India has fallen from 129 to 131 out of 148 international locations, no matter its gain in its overall gender parity rating, which went from 64.1 per cent to 64.4 per cent.

The quantity and sustainability of the improvements made are known as a query by means of this improvement. Is India making...