Public Awareness & General Administration
Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States
▪ Union Minister of State released a title Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence Based Ranking”
▪ Highlighted Panchayat Devolution Index is crucial for the holistic, inclusive and sustainable development of India
▪ Uttar Pradesh has jumped from 15th rank to 5th rank
Report highlights
✓ devolution has increased from 39.9% to 43.9% between the period 2013-14 to 2021-22.
✓ Tamil nadu holds 3rd position in panchayat development index .
✓ Karnataka holds 1st position
