India has demonstrated a steady improvement in its ranking on the global gender index over the years. As per the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual report, India has climbed eight places to be ranked at 127th position in 2021. The following points highlight how India has progressed on this front:

• India has improved its position on the political empowerment aspect of the index, with the number of women ministers increasing in recent years.
• India's economic participation and opportunities have also witnessed slight improvement, with more women engaging in the labor force and having access to financial services.
• However, India still lags behind in the educational attainment and health and survival aspects of the index.
• The country also ranks poorly in terms of women's participation in the workforce, with the gender pay gap being higher than most developing countries.
• Although there has been some progress, gender-based violence against women remains a concern.

Despite these challenges, India's consistent improvement on the global gender index indicates a positive trend towards gender parity and equality in the country.