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Approach for developing PDI The next level is common for similarly placed Gram
Panchayats, specifically, based on the situation of the GP. To
In developing the PDI, key steps to be followed -
distinguish these two, let us consider in the context of sector
1. Identify common indicators for inclusion in assessment of service & connect to the Theme. While all Gram Panchayats are

GPs covered by Health Services, not all are having Primary Health
2. Identify indicators applicable specifically based on Centers. Indicators connected to Theme 2 Healthy Village
would be common, but indicators connected to Theme 6 Self–
situation of the GP
sufficient infrastructure, would not be common, as PHC as an
3. Collection of data for preparing baseline for computation of
infrastructure is not there. However, comparing all Gram
PDI
Panchayats that have a PHC regarding how good the
4. Decide the methodology for computation of PDI infrastructural aspects of PHC are can be done using this
indicator, that is common to them.
5. Assign Weightages
There is another level of commonality in specific situation.
6. Identify Target Values
These may be a set of common indicators based on region and
7. Normalisation of raw indicator value geographical location - Hilly regions , coastal GPs, Forest GPs.

8. Formulation of Theme-wise GP Score These are not applicable to all, but specifically relevant to select
identified GPs. The Committee did discuss with hilly States
9. Computation of PDI
with regard to the applicability of the indicators, and any
Common Indicators additional indicators.

These are applicable to all Gram Panchayats across the country, Common indicators are applicable to all Gram
and is the first level of commonality. Panchayats across the country

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