Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0: Fewer Indicators, New Portal
Why in the news
A two-day national writeshop in New Delhi unveiled the second version of the Panchayat Advancement Index.
Key facts
- Tool to track Gram Panchayat performance, tied to LSDGs.
- Seeks transparent, accountable, evidence-based local governance.
- Streamlined version lowers reporting burden and improves data quality.
PAI 1.0 versus 2.0
| Item | 1.0 | 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Indicators | 516 | 147 (down 72%) |
| Data points | 794 | 227 (down 71%) |
| Panchayats covered | 2.16 lakh | 2.5 lakh and more |
Nine themes
Poverty-free livelihoods, health, child-friendly, water-sufficient, clean and green, infrastructure, social justice, good governance and women-friendly Panchayats.
Significance
- Self-assessment and planning aid; encourages competition and bottom-up growth.
- Benchmark for Viksit Bharat and India’s VNRs.
Exam angle
- Themes: nine; indicators: 147.