🔰 Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) - Kerala Implementation
The Government of Kerala has officially adopted the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) as a monitoring tool for Gram Panchayats to track their progress in achieving Localized Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). This data-centric index replaces traditional performance metrics with outcome-based measurements to strengthen grassroots governance.
🎯 Objective of PAI 2.0
- Measure the performance of Gram Panchayats through a unified set of indicators.
- Promote evidence-based planning at the local level.
- Facilitate transparent monitoring and encourage best practices.
📊 How It Works
- Data is collected by field-level staff across departments.
- Gram Panchayats validate and upload data to the central portal.
- State and district committees verify the data before score computation.
🏛️ Institutional Structure in Kerala
The Government of Kerala has constituted a multi-tier structure for implementing and validating PAI 2.0.
📋 Click here to view Committee Structure
- State Level Steering Committee – Chaired by Chief Secretary; oversees policy-level implementation.
- State Validation Committee – Includes representatives from LSGD, Economics & Statistics, Planning Board, KILA, and NIC; ensures quality control of data.
- District Monitoring & Validation Committee – Headed by District Collector; supervises district-level progress and resolves data inconsistencies.
- Sub-Divisional Committees – Led by RDO/Sub Collector; coordinates between Panchayats and departments at the taluk level.
- Block-Level Committees – Led by Block Panchayat Secretary and overseen by Assistant Director of Panchayats; provides handholding support and training.
🎓 Capacity Building & Orientation
KILA (Kerala Institute of Local Administration) will train officials, secretaries, and other stakeholders to align Panchayat functioning with PAI 2.0 metrics. Training includes data collection, SDG mapping, and documentation best practices.
📌 Why It Matters
PAI 2.0 allows Kerala to track real-time Panchayat development aligned with the SDGs, making local governance data-rich, performance-driven, and transparent.
Official G.O: Download Government Order (PDF)
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