The Devolution Index (DI) Ranking is a system used in India to assess and rank states and union territories based on how effectively they have transferred powers and responsibilities to their local Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
Overall Devolution Index (DI) Ranking:
Karnataka: 1st
Kerala: 2nd
Tamil Nadu: 3rd
Report Details:
Title: "Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States–An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking" (2024)
Released by: Centre (Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi)
Date: February 13
Overall DI Scores:
Karnataka: 72.23
Kerala: 70.59
Tamil Nadu: 68.38
Maharashtra: 61.44
Uttar Pradesh: 60.07
Gujarat: 58.26
Karnataka excels in overall DI, finances, and accountability.
Kerala leads in the framework dimension.
Tamil Nadu leads in the functions dimension.
Karnataka has a high number of panchayat officials.
Karnataka's GPs have significant tax levying powers.
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