Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 Writeshop Launched
Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 Writeshop Launched
Why in the News ?
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is hosting a two-day National Writeshop in New Delhi from May 26, focusing on the launch of Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, aimed at empowering Gram Panchayats through data-driven governance and monitoring.
Key Highlights of the Writeshop:
- Organized by: Ministry of Panchayati Ra
- Duration: Two-day event from May 26, 2025
- Objective: Promote data-based governance for inclusive rural development.
- Key Launches:
- Local Indicator Framework (LIF) Booklet for FY 2023-24
- Upgraded PAI 2.0 Portal and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Technical Sessions:
- Review of PAI 1.0 Baseline Report
- Explanation of PAI 2.0 methodology
- Demonstration of portal tools and data inputs
- Review of PAI 1.0 Baseline Report
About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 :● Nature: A multidimensional index to assess Gram Panchayat progress ● Aligned with: Localized Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) ● Covers 9 key themes: ○ Poverty alleviation ○ Health and nutrition ○ Education ○ Water sufficiency ○ Clean environment ○ Infrastructure development ○ Good governance ○ Social justice ○ Women’s empowerment ● Purpose: Support holistic, inclusive, and sustainable development through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). |