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Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024: Karnataka Tops, Followed by Kerala & TN

Published on February 16, 2025

Current Context: The Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024 report, titled "Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking 2024", was released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on February 13, 2025. 

Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024: Karnataka Tops, Followed by Kerala & TN

  • The report assesses the progress of decentralization across states and Union Territories, evaluating six key dimensions: framework, functions, finances, functionaries, capacity building, and accountability.
The top three performing states in the index are:
    • Karnataka
    • Kerala
    • Tamil Nadu
  • The report aims to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and realize the vision of Local Self-Government as outlined in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. 
  • It serves as a tool for cooperative federalism and local self-governance, enabling states to identify areas for improvement and adopt best practices for more effective Panchayat administration.

Question:

1. Which state topped the Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024, released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

  • A) Kerala
  • B) Tamil Nadu
  • C) Karnataka
  • D) Maharashtra
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