Niti Aayog developing National Gender Index

• NITI Aayog is in the process of developing a National Gender Index. 
• Objective of National Gender Index: It shall measure the progress and identify the persisting gaps in gender equality to make informed policy decisions.
• It will serve as a tool to map the progress of India’s States and UTs on defined gender metrics and build the foundation for positive change.
• The information was released in the Annual Report 2021-22 of NITI Aayog.

Points to remember:

1. Which organisation will release the National Gender Index in India?

Source: Economic Times and NITI Aayog Annual Report