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