Karnataka tops Panchayat devolution ranking in report released by MoS S.P. Singh Baghel
The report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States', released by MoS S.P. Singh Baghel in New Delhi on 13 February 2025, ranked Karnataka first.
Summary
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj S.P. Singh Baghel released the report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States â An Indicative Evidence Based Ranking' in New Delhi on 13 February 2025. Prepared by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), it ranks states on six dimensions. Karnataka topped the overall ranking, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while Uttar Pradesh rose from 15th to 5th. Overall devolution to rural local bodies rose from 39.9% to 43.9% between 2013-14 and 2021-22.
Key facts
- Released
- 13 February 2025, New Delhi, by S.P. Singh Baghel
- Prepared by
- Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
- Top three
- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Biggest jump
- Uttar Pradesh, 15th to 5th
- Devolution
- 39.9% to 43.9% (2013-14 to 2021-22)
- Dimensions
- Six
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which state topped the ranking in the report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States' released on 13 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B â Karnataka
Karnataka topped the devolution ranking, with Kerala second and Tamil Nadu third.
Which institution prepared the report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States' released in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C â Indian Institute of Public Administration
The study and report were prepared by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, for the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
In the February 2025 Panchayat devolution ranking, Uttar Pradesh rose from 15th place to which position?
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Correct answer: B â 5th
Uttar Pradesh jumped ten places, from 15th in the previous index to 5th.