BENGALURU: Karnataka ranked seventh among 18 large states in governance performance, according to a report released by Bengaluru-based Public Affairs Centre (PAC) on Thursday. The state was ranked fourth last year.
The state’s ranking came down from 12th place to 16th place on the equity pillar score.
States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana bagged top three slots. Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021) compiled the list based on scores secured by the states in governance performance across the pillars of equity, growth and sustainability.
The report is annual assessment of the quality of governance in states and being assessed on the implementation of the centrally sponsored-programmes of rural employment guarantee scheme, national health mission, integrated child development service, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and mid-day meal scheme.
This year’s study also analysed the response of the states to the pandemic and the degree of success achieved in mitigating its impact.
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