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Panchayat Advancement Index

PAI- 2.0 Portal
Financial Year 2023-2024
From Insights to Impact: Panchayat Development Unleashed
पंचायत विकास सूचकां क 2.0 पोर्ट ल
FY Year 2023-2024

Facilitating a digital platform & ecosystem for

focused implementation of interventions to achieve
SDG 2030 Agenda in Rural India

User Guide / SoP – V 1.0

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 Table of Contents

1 Target Audience ................................................................................................................................. 4

2 SDGs and LDSGs ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Localized Sustainable Development Goals (LSDG)............................................................................. 5
3 Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) ................................................................................................... 5
4 PAI (Panchayat Advancement Index) Portal ........................................................................................ 6
5 How to log in: User Authentication System ......................................................................................... 7
6 Master Data: PAI Indicators, Data Points, and Data Sharing templates ................................................ 7
7 State PAI Nodal Officer- Configuration & State-specific localization of PAI 2.0 Portal ......................... 8
7.1 Preparatory Work required for configuration .................................................................................... 8
7.2 Configuration of Block-level offices of line departments .................................................................. 8
7.3 Configuration of GP-level Field offices of line departments. ............................................................ 8
7.4 Configuration of Data Source Registers being maintained by GP level Field offices. ........................ 9
7.5 Configuration of Block-level & GP level Field offices ......................................................................... 9
7.6 Progress Monitoring .......................................................................................................................... 9
7.7 Workshops and training ..................................................................................................................... 9
7.8 Content Management ........................................................................................................................ 9
7.9 Caution............................................................................................................................................... 9
7.10 Screenshots of software .................................................................................................................. 10
7.11 Menu Option 2.3 Add New Data Verification Office ........................................................................ 11
7.12 View and Update Existing Block Level Data Verification Offices for your State, Use Pencil Edit Icon to
update any existing Data Verification Office ................................................................................................. 11
7.13 Configure Field Offices at GP Level for Data Collection ................................................................... 12
7.14 View pre-registered field offices of line departments who own and maintain data ........................ 13
7.15 Configure Data Sources for PAI Data Collection from Field Offices ................................................. 14
8 Data Point Configuration by State Officer: Pre-Requisites ................................................................. 16
9 State-specific Data Collection format Generation .............................................................................. 19
9.1 View Data Collection Format ........................................................................................................... 19
9.2 State Specific Indicators and Data Points (After Configuration) ...................................................... 20
10 BDO / Block PAI Nodal officer - Functions and SoP ............................................................................ 23
10.1 Register Block Nodal officer for DCF Verification ............................................................................. 24
10.2 View Block Registered Nodal Officers for Data Verification ............................................................. 25
10.3 Update Block Nodal officer details .................................................................................................. 25
10.4 Create Block Nodal Officer User ...................................................................................................... 26
10.5 Reset Block Nodal Officer Password ................................................................................................ 26
11 Gram Panchayat Secretary - Functions and SoP................................................................................. 27
11.1 View Field Offices for Data collection .............................................................................................. 27
11.2 Print Data Collection Format (DCF) and distribute to GP Field Offices ............................................ 28
11.3 Enter DCF and submit for Discussion in Gram Sabha ...................................................................... 29
11.4 Validate GP Data (Across all DCFs) and submit (Menu Option 2.4) from GP Login Menu .............. 30

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1 Target Audience
This is the first version of the User Manual / SoP for National PAI 2.0 Portal being developed by NIC. The target
audience is as under:
1. State PAI Nodal Officer.
2. Development Block PAI Nodal Officer.
3. Secretary, Gram Panchayat.

2 SDGs and LDSGs

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
These are a set of 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015 as part of the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development. They serve as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the
planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Here are the 17 SDGs:
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
In the context of Panchayati Raj and rural governance, SDGs are localized through initiatives like LSDG
(Localization of Sustainable Development Goals), enabling Gram Panchayats to align their development
efforts with these global objectives.

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2.1 Localized Sustainable Development Goals (LSDG)
LSDG refers to the process of aligning and implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) at the Gram Panchayat level. This initiative is part of the Government of India’s effort to make
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) vibrant centers of local self-governance and economic growth.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has adopted a 9-theme approach to localize SDGs, making them more
relatable and actionable for Panchayats and rural communities. Preparation of Gram Panchayat
Development Plan (GPDP) that includes planning for development works and activities to be carried out in
Gram Panchayats must be aligned with the following 9 LSDG Themes:
1. Poverty-free and enhanced livelihood Panchayat.
2. Healthy Panchayat.
3. Child-friendly Panchayat.
4. Water-sufficient Panchayat.
5. Clean and green Panchayat.
6. Self-sufficient infrastructure Panchayat.
7. Socially secured Panchayats.
8. Panchayats with good governance
9. Women-friendly Panchayat.
This thematic framework helps Panchayats plan and implement development initiatives that are aligned with
the global SDG agenda but tailored to local needs.

3 Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)

The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) is a multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be
used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats.

The Panchayat Advancement Index takes into account various socio-economic indicators and parameters to
gauge the well-being and development status of the local communities within the jurisdiction of a panchayat.
The index typically considers factors such as:
• Infrastructure: Availability of basic amenities like roads, electricity, water supply, sanitation facilities,
etc.
• Health and Education: Access to healthcare services, educational institutions, literacy rates, and
enrollment in schools.
• Economic Indicators: Income levels, employment opportunities, agricultural productivity, and
economic activities.
• Social Indicators: Poverty rates, gender equality, social inclusion, and overall quality of life.
• Governance and Administration: Efficiency and transparency of local governance, delivery of public
services, and citizen participation.
• Environmental Sustainability: Measures related to ecological balance, conservation, and sustainable
practices.

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The Panchayat Advancement Index shall provide public representatives, policy makers,
government agencies, and local authorities with valuable insights into the areas that require
attention for improvement within the rural areas under the jurisdiction of the panchayats. It
helps in identifying disparities, achievement of development goals, and formulating targeted
policies and interventions to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of rural
communities. The specific indicators and weights used in calculating the Panchayat
Advancement Index can vary based on the goals and priorities of the governing body or
organization that develops and utilizes the index.

4 PAI (Panchayat Advancement Index) Portal

PAI Portal has been designed and developed by NIC to facilitate a common integrated platform
for collaborative functioning by all Stakeholders involved in the data collection, verification,
validation and other process involved in computation of PAI.
It helps in automating various functions that are involved in Collecting, Managing, Monitoring
and Administering PAI related data and other operations involved in PAI exercise. It shall
facilitate and empower all Stakeholders that include Gram Panchayats, Block Nodal Officers,
Line Departments & their offices, Ministries.
1. URL for Live site : https://pai.gov.in
2. URL for Demo site : https://pai.gov.in/demo

Stakeholders of PAI Portal

i. State PAI Nodal Officer
ii. District Data Validation Team (District Admin)
iii. Block Development Officer (BDO/Block Admin)
iv. Block PAI Nodal Officer
v. Gram Panchayat Secretary
vi. NGOs
vii. Ministries, line departments, and organizations of the GoI and the State working for
rural development.

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5 How to log in: User Authentication System
i. State PAI Nodal officer shall use the in eGramSwaraj portal username and password for
logging in. (PR-xxxx-ADM) where xxxx is State Name
ii. District Admin Credentials are same as in eGramSwaraj portal (PR-xxxx-Dadmin) where
xxxx is District Name
iii. Block Admin Credentials are same as in eGramSwaraj portal (PR-xxxx-Badmin) where
xxxx is BLock Name
iv. Gram Panchayat Credentials are same as in eGramSwaraj portal (PR-xxxx-V-ADM)
where xxxx is Gram Panchayat Name
v. Block level line department Nodal Officer: Block PAI Nodal Officer shall register Nodal
Officer of Block level line departments of his/her block and generate their username
and passwords to enable them log on to PAI portal.

6 Master Data: PAI Indicators, Data Points, and Data

Sharing templates
Master Data in the National PAI Portal consists of Ministries, Departments, Themes,
Indicators, and Data Points. Following master data is being displayed for information:
i. List of Indicators and their data points with theme.
ii. List of Unique Data Points.
iii. Templates to be used by Line ministries for sharing the data.

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7 State PAI Nodal Officer- Configuration & State-specific
localization of PAI 2.0 Portal
The system allows the State PAI Nodal Officers to configure and localize the National PAI Portal
as per their State-specific requirements. The State officer has to follow the following steps for
configuring the National PAI Portal as per their State-specific requirements.
7.1 Preparatory Work required for configuration
1. Download the Theme, Indicator & Data Points Configuration sheet containing the
theme-wise list of Indicator & Data Points being used for PAI 2.0 and blank spaces
required for filling in the details and other information required for configuring and
localizing the PAI Portal for the State.
2. Study the Theme, Indicator & Data Points and information required for Configuration
as mentioned in the sheet.
3. Organize Formal Consultation workshop with State and field level officials of partner
line departments and State NIC officials. They shall discuss the data points, their source
and draft instructions for collecting the data points. These instructions shall be followed
by all gram panchayats across the State and shall result in high-quality and reliable data.
a) Examine Indicators (All Mandatory).
b) Identity Block-level offices of partner line departments that shall verify and approve
the data of their sector/domain as submitted by Panchayats and
c) Identify the owner and source of each data point i.e., Field Office, Source Registers
that maintain the data. This source shall be used for collecting and verifying the
data.
4. Update the configuration sheet by filling in all required information. This sheet shall be
referred to and used for updating configuration-related information on portal.
7.2 Configuration of Block-level offices of line departments
1. Register Block-level offices of the line departments, who shall verify and validate the
data that is submitted by Gram Panchayats.
7.3 Configuration of GP-level Field offices of line departments.
1. Register the GP level/field offices of line departments under each block level office that own and
maintains the data in their records/ registers and shall provide the data to the gram panchayats.

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7.4 Configuration of Data Source Registers being maintained by GP level Field
offices.
1. Register the list of records/ registers maintained by GP-level offices of line departments. These
registers shall be used as a source for obtaining data required for PAI. Field offices shall refer to this
register and shall provide the data to the gram panchayats.

7.5 Configuration of Block-level & GP level Field offices

2. Configuration & State-specific localization
3. Configure / localize the PAI Portal and its data points as per the State specific requirements. It shall
allow the Panchayat secretary and other field-level staff to understand the data points, the source
field office of the line departments for each data point, and registers being maintained by the field
office that shall be used an official data source for collecting and validating the data.

7.6 Progress Monitoring

4. Monitor the progress of the PAI-related activities i.e. the conduct of orientation workshops, master's
trainings and other capacity building programs.

7.7 Workshops and training

5. Register details of consultative workshops, training programs, workshops, meetings and other
important activities/ events related to PAI.

7.8 Content Management

6. Register orders, circulars and other instructions issued for effective implementation of PAI.

7.9 Caution
7. Caution: Blocks shall be able to use PAI Portal only after the State has configured it.

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7.10 Screenshots of software

Use Option 1.3 from Menu Item: Download Unique Data Points Configuration Sheet

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7.11 Menu Option 2.3 Add New Data Verification Office

7.12 View and Update Existing Block Level Data Verification Offices for your
State, Use Pencil Edit Icon to update any existing Data Verification Office

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7.13 Configure Field Offices at GP Level for Data Collection
7.13.1 Add / Register field offices of line departments who own and maintain data

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7.14 View pre-registered field offices of line departments who own and maintain
data

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7.15 Configure Data Sources for PAI Data Collection from Field Offices
Which Register maintained by Field officers shall provide the data ?

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7.15.1 Register the details of the records / registers maintained by the field offices of line departments
who own and maintain the data points related to the PAI.

7.15.2 Data Point Configuration / Localization as per State specific systems to be done by State PAI Nodal
officer
For each Data Point State is configuring :
1. Data Point (Question) in Local Language
2. Block Level Verification Office for each Data Point
3. GP Level Field Office from where Data shall be collected for each Data Point
4. Register/ Portal / Any Report on Portal from where Data Value shall be provided by GP
Field Office for each Data Point.

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8 Data Point Configuration by State Officer: Pre-Requisites
Complete Configuration for Block Level Nodal Offices, Field Level Offices, Registers (As Sources of Data)
Use Menu Option 1.3: Download Data Point configuration Sheet, fill it and use it to configure Data Points

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Translate this Question into Local
Language

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9 State-specific Data Collection format Generation
9.1 View Data Collection Format

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9.2 State Specific Indicators and Data Points (After Configuration)
States and all other Stakeholders of State can see Data Collection Format, Indicators + Data Points, Themewise Data
Points as configured by their State.

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9.2.1 View State Specific DCF

9.2.2 View State Specific Theme + Indicator+Data Points Configured by State

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9.2.3 View State Specific Theme + Data Points Configured by State

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10 BDO / Block PAI Nodal officer - Functions and SoP
Block Panchayat Nodal Officer shall be able to start the work on the PAI portal only when
the State PAI nodal officer has completed the following tasks on PAI portal
1) Configure Data points and other State-specific configuration and localization.
2) Completed the orientation program of master trainers.
3) Localized/configured all block offices, field offices and Data Points as per State-specific
government machinery hierarchy and practices.

Block Panchayat Nodal Officer shall be able to perform the following functions:
a) Registration and Management of block-level nodal officers of Line departments who
shall be responsible for verifying the data submitted by the gram panchayats.
d) Progress Review and Monitoring.
e) Register details of training programs, meetings and other important activities/ events
related to PAI.
f) Register other instructions issued for the effective implementation of PAI.

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10.1 Register Block Nodal officer for DCF Verification

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10.2 View Block Registered Nodal Officers for Data Verification

10.3 Update Block Nodal officer details

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10.4 Create Block Nodal Officer User
Click icon in first column to Create User for Block Line Department Officer. Username and
Password shall be sent to registered Mobile No.

10.5 Reset Block Nodal Officer Password

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11 Gram Panchayat Secretary - Functions and SoP
11.1 View Field Offices for Data collection

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11.2 Print Data Collection Format (DCF) and distribute to GP Field Offices
Use this option to print all DCF of Gram Panchayat; Distribute to Field Officers of GP; Collect duly filled and signed
DCF from Field Office; Use this DCF to enter data on PAI Portal.

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11.3 Enter DCF and submit for Discussion in Gram Sabha
Click “+” Sign under Action Column to enter Data.

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11.4 Validate GP Data (Across all DCFs) and submit (Menu Option 2.4) from GP
Login Menu

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11.4.1 Validate before submission by GP
Any data updates done by GP need to be validated before submission; validation rules have been applied
for Zero Value Check, Cross checking of data point values etc.
If GP Data does not pass Validation Check a Summary of Validation Check violations is displayed which
needs to be corrected; For Eg. Screenshot as shown below shows Total Population as 1500, Male Population
as 1100, Female Population as 100 so 1500 <> 1100+100 hence not validated and needs to be corrected.
Typing 1118 in search window will take user to respective Data Point for correction.

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