Tripura has emerged as a national leader in grassroots governance by securing the top position in the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0. The achievement highlights the state’s exceptional performance in decentralised governance, transparency, and efficient public service delivery at the village level, setting a benchmark for local self-government in India.
Tripura Secures Top Rank in Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0
According to the official announcement, Tripura ranked first nationwide among nearly 2.5 lakh gram panchayats evaluated under PAI 2.0. The index assesses panchayats on governance efficiency, financial management, transparency, and development planning.
Tripura’s Panchayat Minister Kishore Barman stated that Jugal Kishore Nagar Village Committee of Sepahijala district achieved the highest national score of 88.44, placing it at the top of the rankings.
Sepahijala District Dominates National Rankings
The Sepahijala district showcased outstanding performance with multiple panchayats securing top positions:
- Jugal Kishore Nagar Village Committee – 1st rank (88.44)
- South Nalchar Gram Panchayat – 3rd rank (88.14)
- Chesrimai Gram Panchayat – 4th rank (87.85)
The presence of multiple top-ranked panchayats from a single district reflects consistent administrative efficiency, strong institutional capacity, and effective implementation of governance reforms rather than isolated success.
100% Data Compliance Across Tripura Panchayats
For the financial year 2023–24, all 1,176 gram panchayats in Tripura achieved 100% data submission and verification across every parameter of PAI 2.0. Such complete compliance is rare at the national level and demonstrates Tripura’s strong focus on:
- Digital governance
- Performance monitoring
- Accountability in Panchayati Raj institutions
Significance of Tripura’s Achievement
Tripura’s top ranking in PAI 2.0 reinforces its position as a model state for rural governance reforms and strengthens India’s broader goal of empowering grassroots democracy through effective decentralised planning and service delivery.
Important Facts
- Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) measures the performance of gram panchayats across governance indicators.
- PAI 2.0 focuses on transparency, decentralised planning, and service delivery.
- Tripura ranked 1st nationally in Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0.
- 100% data submission and verification achieved by all gram panchayats in Tripura.
- Gram Panchayat is the basic unit of rural local self-government in India.