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The Report also puts forth a results-based framework (LIF) Key features of the LGD are as follows:
based on the 9 themes in tune with the goals and targets of the i. Generation of unique code for each local government body
SDGs at the Gram Panchayat level. The LIF is the measuring ii. Maintenance of local government bodies and its mapping
frame of the targets, similar to those of the National Indicator with constituting land region entities. For instance- every
Framework developed for the tracking of the sustainable gram panchayat is mapped with corresponding villages.
development goals under the SDG India Index. The LIF has a
iii. Mandatory upload of Government order for each
total of 577 indicators, of which 39 are repeat indicators due to
modification in the directory helps in ascertaining that the
them being relevant to multiple targets and interlapping themes.
data published in the LGD is authentic.
The data in the LIF in different themes provides the basis for
the preparation of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan iv. Maintenance of historical data ensures that even when
(GPDP) to ensure that there is evidence-based activity and modifications are made in LGD, the older values are
direction, with measurement of outcomes, to achieve the SDGs archived and can be retrieved if required.
at the grassroots while leaving no one and no village is left v. Provision to maintain state specific local government setup

behind.
in alignment with the Census 2011 codes.
Local Government Directory vi. Facility to integrate with state specific standard codes - if
The primary objective of the Local Government Directory any state is following standard codes for state level
(LGD) is to facilitate State Departments to update the directory software applications, the same code can be linked to LGD
with newly formed panchayats/local bodies, re-organization in code.
panchayats, conversion from Rural to Urban area and provide

the same information for use in the public domain.

Figure: 3- Structure of Local Government Directory, developed by MoPR
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PDI Committee Report - 2023: Policy Efforts by MoPR to strengthen PRIs