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involved for GPs, where the timeline is globally identified as 2030. It is recognized that different GPs are at different
         levels on the developmental scale and not just on PDI, but Themes and Indicator scores as well. Targets should be
         discussed with select like groups of Gram Panchayats in multiple consultation workshops. They cannot be below the
         target values in NIF or SIF. Target values on a timeline may be fixed by Gram Panchayats based on their baseline

         position. This would provide Targets for groups of Panchayats who are in a certain grade, for aspiring to reach and a
         basis for measurement of performance and ensuring all GPs are moving to higher and higher targets, to reach their
         highest levels of development. Ultimate Target values to be achieved before 2030 need to be fixed at National level
         after  consultation  with  States  and  Gram  Panchayats  (PRIs)  for  each  Indicator.  Averaging  of  target  values  is  not
         recommended. The aim is for the highest level that would be achieved by or before 2030. PDI calculated using group-
         wise targets is to move all on the path of achieving the best developmental targets for Gram Panchayats in the time

         frame. Time frame for different indicators can be different for different Gram Panchayats according to their felt needs
         because  every  GP  starts  its  journey  from  the  different  point.  What  is  important  here  is  that  all  Targets  should  be
         achieved before 2030.

         Approach for computation of PDI - The PDI is spread over 9 thematic areas of LSDGs. Steps followed to compute
         the PDI include:

                 1.  Identification of common indicators for inclusion in assessment of GPs

                 2.  Identification of specifically applicable indicators based on geography, infrastructure and livelihoods

                 3.  Indicator value calculation based on the metadata as given in the LIF

                 4.  Use of statistical method for computation of normalized values of indicators, similar to the one used for
                    SDGII

                 5.  Thematic score is by use of Arithmetic Mean of the number of indicators.

                 6.  PDI is also computed based on Arithmetic Mean of 9 Thematic scores. Automatically, the common and
                    specific indicators are factored in at level of computation of normalised values and Arithmetic Mean in the
                    Thematic  score  and  the  PDI  value  hence  does  not  give  extra  points  for  being  a  Panchayat  with
                    infrastructure, and on agriculture indicators, a fishing village does not enter the normalisation.

                 7.  Computation  of  Indicator  score,  Thematic  score  and  PDI  score  at  Block,  District  and  State  has  taken

                    population of the GP as the weight.
         A question of the use of repeat indicators and values assigned to it repetitively in calculations has been considered.

         Looking at Repeat Indicators in global perspective, the global indicator framework includes 231 unique indicators in the
         total  number  of  indicators  of  248,  with  thirteen  indicators  repeating  under  two  or  three  different  Goals  (Ref:  53rd
         Session of UN Statistical Commission). In the local perspective of the LSDGs, repetition of indicators is inevitable and
         meaningful for achieving the Thematic goal. For e.g., Girl child health related indicator will find place under multi-

         dimensional poverty for Theme 1- Poverty free and enhanced livelihoods village, Theme 2 - Healthy village, Theme 3-
         Child-friendly Village and Theme 9 - Engendered development in village.

         Gradation vs Ranking - The use of grades given the 2.69 lakh GPs is far more meaningful and motivating than
         use  of  ranks.  The  SDGII  uses  4  grades.  The  LSDGs  is  on  5  grades  -  Achiever:  A+  (Above  90),  Front  Runner:  A
         (Above75-90), Performer: B (Above 60-75), Aspirant: C (Above 40-60), Beginner: D (Below 40). However, at Block

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