Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0:
1.It is developed by the Niti Aayog.
2.It focuses only on financial performance of Panchayats and excludes social and environmental indicators.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is incorrect: PAI 2.0 is an improved framework by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to measure Panchayat performance aligned with Localisation of SDGs (LSDGs).
Statement 2 is incorrect: It uses a multidimensional approach, covering economic, social, environmental, and governance indicators, not just financial aspects.
Source: PIB
