Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0: Tripura ranks first in grassroots governance

Key facts

• Tripura has secured the top position in the national Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 for its performance in local self-governance and village-level administration.
• Jugal Kishore Nagar Village Committee in the Sepahijala district of Tripura ranked first nationwide with a score of 88.44 among nearly 2.5 lakh gram panchayats.
• South Nalchar gram panchayat in Sepahijala district secured the third rank with a score of 88.14, while Chesrimai gram panchayat followed in fourth place with a score of 87.85.
• For the financial year 2023-24, all 1,176 gram panchayats in Tripura achieved 100% data submission and verification across all administrative levels.
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• Target Beneficiaries: Gram panchayats and village committees across India.
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