Bharadway, Vivek  <br/><br/>
Contours of devolution to Panchayats: A fresh look : Panchayat devolution index-2024 

 - Kurukshetra  
 - 73(6), Apr, 2025: p.9-12   
<br/><br/> The devolution index can be used to assess the overall health of local governance and identity where reforms are most urgently needed. It highlights areas where states are excelling and where they need additional support, helping to create targeted policies that will strength the Panchayat system and promote greater decentralization. The devolution index is not just a ranking. ; It is a beacon that shines light on the path towards a more democratic, inclusive and accountable system of local governance. For common person, it provides transparency and insight into the functioning of Panchayats. – Reproduced