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8. Data interpretation and analysis 13. PDI - a limiting factor or a growth instrument
There is currently a lack of capacity In the use of LIF & PDI, looking at averages of the numbers
to analyse and interpret data. The they show in the indicators, needs to be consciously avoided.
challenge would be greater as we are The target values set must not become limiting factors for
looking at coverage of 2.69 lakh growth and development. The limitation to growth will arise
Gram Panchayats, selection of teams
for such analysis and interpretation The limitation to growth will arise when challenge
who can work with Gram Panchayats, and competition have no recognition for a large
capacity building for the Gram Panchayats, and providing number of Gram Panchayats.
analysis in system design, linking to GPDP are some which
would address this. Involvement of CSOs, Institutions and such when challenge and competition have no recognition for a large

others would help overcome this. number of Gram Panchayats. With better incentivisation
9. Purpose of PDI/LIF, use for the Gram Panchayat and use mechanisms put in place, and the Gram Panchayats seeing their
in policy and programme improvements in more and more goals/sub-goals /targets/
Gram Panchayats will take to the PDI/LIF and use it if they find indicators and finding their self-assessment their own
value in it for bringing positive changes in the Gram Panchayat. challenges, the scope of PDI/LIF to be instruments for
While the PDI annual assessment is one important aspect, the measurement of growth & development, can be better exploited.
actionable part of the PDI and through the LIF for Gram
Limitations
Panchayat is of greater use to the Gram Panchayat.
01. Lack of real time data
How far the PDI &LIF will be used in policy and programme is
The PDI data used for decision making will be of the previous
up to the Ministries/Departments and States. Such data driven
year. Thus, it may not provide exact inputs or the ground level
(data belonging to the Departments themselves) calculations
scenarios may have changed by then. Building in the timeline
and evidence, with advocacy from the Gram Panchayats, would
for data collection and providing actionable data connected to
be in fact, quite purposeful and useful.
the LIF, and GPs taking this into consideration and factoring in
10. Data not easily understandable
the changes while planning, would deal with this to a large
Multitude of numbers will be undeniably incomprehensible and
extent.
not understandable. Use of effective presentation with use of
02. Lack of context
improved data visualisation tools than currently in use,
PDI may not take into account specific context and challenges
infographics, GIS integration with disaggregated presentation
faced by a particular panchayat, leading to unfair comparisons.
needs to be developed.
E.g., a panchayat may be doing worse in water related
11. Difficulty in ease of use
indicators because it lies in a water scarce region, and not due to
The use of end-to-end IT platform that can make it easy to lack of effort. Interpretation and analysis need to consider such
collect data, present the indicators, Thematic & PDI score,
aspects.
navigate the whole PDI with ease, inform citizens and integrate
03. Geography and single PDI
with other applications of MoPR has to be addressed.
Due to huge geographical diversity among the GPs, a single
12. Data updation
PDI is not applicable equally for all GPs. Different sets of
To be meaningful, and useful, periodic data updation is indicators need to be included to estimate PDI separately for
required. Building this into the LIF would need to be
GPs belongs to different region (e.g. coastal region, hilly region
systemically worked out.
and PESA Areas). However, a set of Common indicators (e.g.

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