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Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024 Ranks Karnataka at the Top Followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

National | Dated: 17 Feb 2025

On February 13, 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) S.P. Singh Baghel, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), released the comprehensive Devolution Index Report titled "Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States - An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking 2024" at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- As per the report, Karnataka secured the 1st rank in devolution of power to panchayats, excelling in funds, functions, and functionaries, followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu (TN), Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh (UP).
- The report was prepared by the IIPA, assessing 31 States and Union Territories (UTs), with a sample of 172 Panchayats across 68 districts, and 1,594 respondents interviewed.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) The Devolution Index is based on extensive research and empirical analysis, providing insights into decentralization progress across States and UTs.
(ii) The Index evaluates six key dimensions: Framework, Functions, Finances, Functionaries, Capacity Building, and Accountability of Panchayats.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state recently secured the top rank in the Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024?

Correct Answer: Karnataka

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