Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI ) 2.0

• Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI ) 2.0 is a multidimensional assessment framework developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• Aims to track performance of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across India.
• Aligned with the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).

PAI 1.0 vs PAI 2.0 – What’s New?

Feature	PAI 1.0	PAI 2.0
Launch Purpose	Baseline data tracking	Improved functionality and insights
Coverage	2.16 lakh Gram Panchayats	Over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats
No. of Indicators	516	147 (more focused and practical)
Themes	LSDG-aligned	LSDG-aligned (same 9 themes)
Usability	Initial version	Enhanced efficiency, data quality
Reporting Burden	High	Reduced

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Nine LSDG-Aligned Themes in PAI 2.0

1. Poverty-free and Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat
2. Healthy Panchayat
3. Child-Friendly Panchayat
4. Water-Sufficient Panchayat
5. Clean and Green Panchayat
6. Panchayat with Self-Sufficient Infrastructure
7. Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayat
8. Panchayat with Good Governance
9. Women-Friendly Panchayat

Why PAI 2.0 Matters

• Better decision-making at grassroots level.
• Strengthens local self-governance and promotes data-driven planning.
• A step toward inclusive rural development aligned with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

(Source: PIB)