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Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0
May 2 , 2026
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- The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 for FY 2023–24 to assess rural local bodies.
- PAI is a nationwide framework to measure the progress of Gram Panchayats using objective indicators linked to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- It converts 17 SDGs into 9 Localised Sustainable Development Goal (LSDG) themes for grassroots monitoring.
- PAI 2.0 evaluates over 2.5 lakh Panchayats using 150+ indicators and 230 data points across sectors like health, water and infrastructure.
- It classifies Panchayats into five categories: Achiever, Front Runner, Performer, Aspirant and Beginner based on scores (0–100 scale).
- Around 97.3% participation was recorded with over 2.59 lakh Gram Panchayats assessed, and 3,635 emerged as Front Runners.
- About 45.7% Panchayats are in the “Performer” category, no Panchayat achieved the A+ (Achiever) overall grade, and Tripura, Kerala, and Odisha are the top-performing states.
- The index supports data-driven governance, helps prepare Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs), and promotes transparent, participatory rural development.
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