Devolution Index Rankings

The Devolution Index (DI) 2024 was released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.

• It ranks states based on six key dimensions: Framework, Functions, Finances, Functionaries, Capacity Enhancement, and Accountability.
• Karnataka Tops Devolution Index 2024.

Overall Ranking

1. Karnataka– 23 (Top State)
2. Kerala– 59
3. Tamil Nadu– 38
4. Maharashtra– 44
5. Uttar Pradesh– 07
6. Gujarat– 26

• National Average Score:89
• Moderate Performers:Bihar, Assam, Sikkim, Uttarakhand

Top States in Key Dimensions

Framework (Legal & Institutional Structure)

• Kerala (83.56), Maharashtra (74.74), Karnataka (74.43)
• Assesses laws, elections, and reservation policies for Panchayati Raj

Functions (Powers Delegated to Panchayats)

• Tamil Nadu (60.24), Karnataka (57.62), Odisha (57.46)
• Evaluates taxation powers and autonomy of Gram Panchayat

Finances (Fiscal Decentralization & Funding)

• Karnataka (70.65), Kerala (62.89), Tamil Nadu (55.78)
• Examines fund releases under the 15th Finance Commission

Accountability (Transparency & Governance Monitoring)

• Karnataka (81.33), Kerala (81.18), Maharashtra (80.36)
• Karnataka excels in social audits, Gram Sabha transparency, and anti-corruption measure

Functionaries (Manpower & Resources at Panchayats)

• Gujarat (90.94), Tamil Nadu (84.25), Kerala (82.99)
• Evaluates the number of trained Panchayat officials

Capacity Enhancement (Training & Skill Development)

• Telangana (86.19), Tamil Nadu (84.29), Gujarat (83.96)
• Karnataka is among the top 10 statesin training Panchayat officials