Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj released the Report on Panchayat Development Index (PDI) recently.
About Panchayat Development Index (PDI):
| Aspect | Details |
| What is PDI? | A computation score based on local indicators measuring the progress of Panchayats in India. |
| Focus | Nine themes related to the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). |
| Themes | Poverty-free, Healthy, Child-friendly, Water-sufficient, Clean and green, Self-sufficient, Socially just and secure, Well-governed, and Women-friendly. |
| Aim | Promote outcome-oriented development, encourage healthy competition, and facilitate evidence-based planning for Gram Panchayats |
| Ranking | Based on scores (0-100), categorized into A (75-90%), B (60-75%), C (40-60%), and D (under 40%). |
| Ministry | Ministry of Panchayati Raj. |
| Significance | Will help in Policymaking, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Identifies strengths/weaknesses, allocates resources, promotes peer learning, and facilitates citizen engagement and social accountability. |
| LSDGs | Localization of Sustainable Development Goals aligns national and global goals with local context and priorities. |
