Good Governance Index 2023 Release Cancelled

The Government of India has decided to postpone the release of the Good Governance Index (GGI) 2023. This decision comes just before the scheduled unveiling during Good Governance Week, which takes place from December 19 to December 25. The next edition of the index is now set to be published in 2025.

Background of the Good Governance Index

The GGI was launched on December 25, 2019, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It aims to assess the governance performance of states and Union Territories (UTs) across various sectors. The index evaluates over 50 indicators, including agriculture, public health, and economic governance.

Previous Rankings

In the past editions, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat emerged as leaders among larger states. Tamil Nadu topped the rankings in 2019, while Gujarat claimed the top spot in 2021. The 2021 index included 58 indicators across ten sectors, with 20 states showing improvements in their scores from 2019.

Planned Release of GGI 2023

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) had initially planned to release the GGI 2023 on December 23, 2023. The department also announced a national campaign for public grievance redressal during Good Governance Week. Reports indicated that the 2023 index was prepared and ready for release.

New Data Collection for Future Editions

Due to the postponement, the data collected for the GGI 2023 will become outdated by the time of release. Consequently, the government will conduct a new round of data collection for the upcoming edition. The GGI is a biennial publication, and the next edition is expected in December 2025.

District Good Governance Indices

In addition to the GGI, the DARPG has also published District Good Governance Indices for several states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal Pradesh. These indices were released between 2021 and 2024, providing a more granular view of governance at the district level.

GKToday Notes:

1. Good Governance Index (GGI): The GGI assesses governance performance across states in India. It evaluates over 50 indicators, covering sectors like agriculture, health, and economic governance.
2. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG): DARPG oversees governance reforms in India. It publishes reports on governance indices and promotes public grievance redressal campaigns across the country.
3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Vajpayee was India’s Prime Minister from 1998 to 2004. His birth anniversary, December 25, is celebrated as Good Governance Day, coinciding with the GGI launch.
4. District Good Governance Indices: These indices provide a detailed assessment of governance at the district level. They were published for states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh between 2021-2024.