Agartala: Tripura has achieved a significant milestone in grassroots governance, with its panchayats demonstrating exceptional performance in the national Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0. This accomplishment highlights the state's growing leadership in strengthening local self-governance and delivering efficient administration at the village level, setting a new standard for decentralized governance across India.
Top National Rankings for Tripura's Panchayats
Tripura's Panchayat Minister Kishore Barman announced that Jugal Kishore Nagar Village Committee in Sepahijala district secured the top rank nationwide with an impressive score of 88.44, surpassing nearly 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across the country. This remarkable achievement underscores the state's dedication to effective Panchayat governance and development.
Other High-Performing Panchayats
In addition to the top performer, South Nalchar gram panchayat, also located in Sepahijala district, stood third nationally with a score of 88.14. Chesrimai gram panchayat followed closely in fourth place with 87.85, demonstrating Tripura's consistent excellence in local governance.
Exemplary Performance Across All Panchayats
For the financial year 2023-24, all 1,176 gram panchayats in Tripura demonstrated exemplary efficiency and transparency in their operations. The state achieved 100% data submission and verification across all levels, establishing a benchmark for decentralized governance that remains unmatched elsewhere in the country.
Commitment to Rural Development
This accomplishment highlights Tripura's strong commitment to empowering Panchayats as engines of rural development and participatory democracy. The state's focus on strengthening local institutions has resulted in improved service delivery, enhanced transparency, and greater community involvement in decision-making processes.
Setting a National Standard
Tripura's performance in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 serves as a model for other states to emulate. The comprehensive assessment framework evaluates various parameters including governance, planning, implementation, and monitoring at the grassroots level, making Tripura's achievement particularly noteworthy.
The state's success story demonstrates how dedicated efforts toward institutional strengthening, capacity building, and technological integration can transform local governance systems. Tripura's panchayats have shown that with proper support and commitment, local bodies can become effective instruments of change and development in rural areas.
