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    Question

    With reference to the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI),

    consider the following statements:  1. It is a composite Index that has been compiled based on themes of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).  2. It is aligned with the National Indicator Framework (NIF) of the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In News: Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has unveiled the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. Statement 1 is correct  • Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) is a composite Index & has been compiled based on 435 unique local Indicators (331 mandatory & 104 optional) consisting of 566 unique data points across 9 themes of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).  • It reflects India’s commitment to achieving the SDG 2030 Agenda through participatory, bottom-up development. Statement 2 is not correct • It is aligned with the National Indicator Framework (NIF) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).  • It is a collaborative effort of various Union Ministries, State Governments and UN Agencies.

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