​Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States

On 13th February 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj released a report, titled “Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence Based Ranking” in New Delhi.

  • The Index evaluates six critical dimensions: 1. Framework, 2. Functions, 3. Finances, 4. Functionaries, 5. Capacity Building, and 6. Accountability of the Panchayats.

Highlights of the Report

Status of Devolution

  • Devolution has increased from 39.9% to 43.9% during the period 2013-14 to 2021-22.
  • With the launch of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) on 21.4.2018, the capacity enhancement component of the Index during this period has increased substantially from 44% to ....
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