First-Ever PAI Baseline Report for FY23: Gujarat and Telangana Lead as Front Runners

Current Context: The report is titled the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) was published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on 9th April 2025.

Key Highlights:

Evaluates the performance of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats in India.
Focuses on aligning grassroots development efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Categorizes Panchayats into groups: Aspirants, Performers, Beginners, and Front Runners.
Highlights top-performing states: Gujarat (346 Gram Panchayats) and Telangana (270 Gram Panchayats).
Utilizes data validated by 2,16,285 Panchayats, emphasizing collaboration and evidence-based analysis.

Question:

Q.1 Which of the following states had the highest number of top-performing Gram Panchayats as per the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) report?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Telangana

Answer: b) Gujarat led with 346 top-performing Gram Panchayats, followed by Telangana as per Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) report.