| Rank | State |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kerala |
| 17 | Jharkhand |
| 18 | Uttarakhand |
| 19 | Goa |
| 20 | Tripura |
| 21 | Punjab |
| 22 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Rank | State |
|---|---|
| 23 | Bihar |
| 24 | Delhi |
| 25 | Sikkim |
| 26 | Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu |
| 27 | Chandigarh (UT) |
| 28 | Manipur |
The top 5 best-ranked states are categorised as STARS. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha are the STAR states in 2022.
| Rank 2022 | State | Rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat | 4 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 17 |
| 2 | West Bengal | 2 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 15 |
| 4 | Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| 5 | Odisha | 3 |
Gujarat: Gujarat once again becomes #1 nationally after 2019 in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. Gujarat has been a STAR performer for the five consecutive year. The state has consistently been among the top 5 ranked states. However, there has been volatility in its rank at the top. The state was #2 in 2020 and slipped further to the fourth position in 2021.
West Bengal: West Bengal maintained second position nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. The state has been among the top 3 performers for five consecutive years. West Bengal was number one state in 2018 nationally. It slipped to the third position in 2019 and continued in that position in 2020 as well. The state was at number two position in 2021.
Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu showed its best performance in 2022. The state climbed 15 steps to acquire the second position nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state was at 11th position nationally in 2018, improved its ranking in 2019 and 2020 with 8th and 4th position respectively. Tamil Nadu slipped to seventieth position in 2021. That was state’s worst performance in the last four years.
Rajasthan: Rajasthan climbed twelve positions and ranked #3 in SKOCH State of Governance 2022 from the 15th position in 2021. The state was among the top-performing states in 2018 when it was placed in the 6th position. However, in 2019 it slipped to the 18th position and continued in the same position in 2020.
Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh slows down in 2022 and drops three positions to rank #4 in SKOCH State of Governance 2022 from #1 in 2021. The state was ranked in the second position in 2018. It slipped to the fourth position in 2019. However, Andhra Pradesh performed splendidly in 2020, acquired the number one position. The state maintained its number one position in 2021 as well.
Odisha: Odisha maintained its place in top five club but slipped to fifth position in 2022 from #3 in 2021. Last year, Odisha entered the top five club for the first time. The state was ranked #13 in 2018, improved its ranking to the 10th position in 2019. In 2020, it climbed to the 8th position.
The states that are ranked from the sixth to the 10th position are categorised as PERFORMERS.
Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh have secured their positions in PERFORMERS category.
| Rank 2022 | State | Rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Telangana | 6 |
| 7 | Maharashtra | 5 |
| 8 | Madhya Pradesh | 8 |
| 9 | Karnataka | 16 |
| 10 | Uttar Pradesh | 7 |
Telangana: Telangana retains sixth position nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. In 2021, Telangana has significantly improved its ranking. It climbed to the sixth position in 2021 from the ninth position in 2020. Telangana was at number one position in 2016. It slipped to the second position in 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Maharashtra: Maharashtra drops two positions to ranked #7 in SKOCH State of Governance 2022 from #5 in 2021. In 2020, the state had slipped to the seventh position from the second position achieved in 2019. The state’s best performance was in 2019 when ranked #2 nationally.
Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh maintains eighth position nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. The state slipped to the eighth position in 2021 from the fifth position in 2020. The state had made a huge improvement in its ranking in 2020 climbed six steps from the 11th position in 2019. Madhya Pradesh was ranked at the #12 in 2018.
Karnataka: Karnataka has made a significant improvement in its ranking in SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. The state jumped seven rank and reached at ninth position in 2022 from #16 in 2021. Karnataka has witnessed volatility in its ranking in the last five years. Karnataka was ranked at the fourth position in 2018. It slipped to the twelfth position in 2019. Karnataka improved its ranking in 2020 and entered in top 10 states.
Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh has maintained its position in the top 10 states. However, it has slipped three places to the #10 in 2022 from the #7 in 2021. The state ranked sixth in both 2020 and 2019. Uttar Pradesh’s best performance was in 2018 when it had acquired the second position.
Five top ranked states/UTs below the PERFORMERS category are categorised as ‘CATCHING-UP’.
Five states/UTs that have secured a place in CATCHING-UP category in SKOCH State of Governance 2022 are: Assam, Jammu & Kashmir (UT), Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Arunachal Pradesh.
| Rank 2022 | State | Rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Assam | 9 |
| 12 | Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 13 |
| 13 | Haryana | 12 |
| 14 | Chhattisgarh | 14 |
| 15 | Arunachal Pradesh | 26 |
Assam: Assam slipped two steps and ranked #11 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. In 2021, Assam made a massive gain in its ranking. It climbed 14 spot to acquire the ninth position in 2021 from the 23rd position in 2020. Assam’s best performance was in 2019 when it secured the seventh position. In 2018, the state was ranked at the #10.
Jammu & Kashmir (UT): Jammu & Kashmir (UT) climbed one-step and ranked #12 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state registered massive improvement in its rankings in 2021 and it rose to the 13th position from the 25th position in 2020.
Haryana: Haryana dropped one step and ranked #13 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state ranked #12 in 2021. Haryana was at the 20th position in 2018. It rose to the 17th position in 2019 and further to the 14th position in 2020.
Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh maintained its position and ranked #14 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. Last year, the state climbed seven spots to reach the rank #14 in 2021 from rank #21 in 2020. In 2019, Chhattisgarh was placed at the 23rd position.
Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal Pradesh has shown a significant improvement in rank and jumped 11 spots, ranked #15 in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. Last year, the state slipped six ranks to the 26th position in 2021 from the 20th position in 2020. Arunachal Pradesh was placed at the 24th position in 2018. It improved its rank to the 22nd position in 2019 and further to the 20th position in 2020.
The states and UTs that failed to secure a place in STARS, PERFORMERS and CATCHING-UP categories are classified as ‘OTHER STATES’.
The states/UTs that have improved their ranking during the year include: Kerala, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Goa, Tripura, Sikkim and Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu.
The states/UTs that have slipped from their ranking in the previous year include: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Chandigarh (UT) and Manipur.
| Rank 2022 | State | Rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Kerala | 19 |
| 17 | Jharkhand | 23 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 21 |
| 19 | Goa | 25 |
| 20 | Tripura | 27 |
| 21 | Punjab | 20 |
| 22 | Himachal Pradesh | 10 |
| 23 | Bihar | 11 |
| 24 | Delhi | 22 |
| 25 | Sikkim | 29 |
| 26 | Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu | 29 |
| 27 | Chandigarh (UT) | 25 |
| 28 | Manipur | 18 |
Kerala: Kerlagains 3 positions and ranked #16 in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2022. The state ranked #19 in 2021. Kerala was ranked #9 in 2018. It slipped to the #13 in 2019 and further to #15 in 2020.
Jharkhand: Jharkhand climbs to the #17 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state ranked #23 in 2021. In 2019, it slipped to the 19th position and maintained the same position in 2020. However, in 2022, Jharkhand gained six ranks to the 17th position.
Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand ranked #18 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state gained three positions from last year. Uttarakhand slipped to the 21st position in 2021 from the 13th position in 2020. Uttarakhand showed its best performance in 2018 securing the seventh position. The state slipped to the 16th position in 2019, but improved its ranking to the 13th position in 2020.
Goa: Goa climbed six spots to reach the #19 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. In 2021, Goa ranked #25 and #30 in 2020. In 2018, Goa was placed at the 24th position. The state gains to the 22nd position in 2019.
Tripura: Tripura jumped to #20 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state gained 7 position this year from last year. Tripura ranked #27 in 2021 and #24 in 2020.
Punjab: Punjab slipped to #21 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state ranked #20 in 2021. In 2018, Punjab secured a place in top 10. It was ranked at the 9th position in 2018. Punjab slipped to the 13th position in 2019. However, it climbed one spot to reach 12th position in 2020.
Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh falls 12 places and ranked #22 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. Last year, Himachal Pradesh climbed six spots to secure the 10th position in 2021 from the 16th position in 2020. In 2019, Himachal Pradesh was placed at the 14th position. It had also made massive gains in 2019 climbing to the 14th position from the 27th position in 2018.
Bihar: Bihar lost twelve places and ranked #23 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The State was placed at the 11th position in 2020 and it maintained that position in 2021 as well. In 2018, Bihar was placed at the 19th position. It improved its standing to the 15th position in 2019 and further to the 11th position in 2020.
Delhi: Delhi drops two positions and ranked #24 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. Last year also, the state fell five spots to the 22nd position in 2021 from the 17th position secured in 2020. Delhi was placed at the 21st position in 2019.
Sikkim: Sikkim gained four positions and ranked at #25 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The state ranked #29 in 2021 and #27 in 2020. Sikkim was placed #24 in 2019.
Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu (UT): Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu (UT) ranked #26 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022.
Chandigarh (UT): Chandigarh (UT) lost two places and ranked #27 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. The UT ranked #25 in 2021 and #26 in 2020.
Manipur: Manipur ranked #28 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2022. Manipur witnessed a loss of 10 ranks during the year. The state ranked #18 in 2021.
Tourism & Culture: The share of tourism & culture in the total good governance initiatives taken by STAR states rose to 1.65 per cent in 2022 from 0.80 per cent in 2021.
Urban Development: There has been less focus on urban development related governance initiatives during COVID time when compared with the pre-COVID period. However, in 2022, the good governance initiatives related to urban development rose to 3.78 per cent from 2.4 per cent in 2021.
Power & Energy: The good governance initiatives related to power and energy in STARS category states rose to 6.38 per cent in 2022 from 4.82 per cent in 2021 and 3.86 per cent of the total initiatives recorded in 2020.
e-Governance: The good governance initiatives related to e-Governance in STAR states rise to 5.91 per cent in 2022 from 4.02 per cent in 2021 and 3.54 per cent recorded in 2020.
General Administration: The initiatives related to the general administration rise to 4.02 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 1.61 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 2.25 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the STARS category states were related to the general administration.
Municipal Governance: The good governance initiatives related to municipal governance in STAR states rose to 10.87 per cent in 2022 from 8.43 per cent in 2021. However, it remained lower when compared to 2020, when 14.47 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the STAR states were related to municipal governance.
Education: The good governance initiatives related to education in STARS category states rose to 6.15 per cent in 2023 from 2.41 per cent in 2020 and 0.64 per cent of the total initiatives recorded in 2020.
Health: The share of health in the total good governance initiatives taken by STAR states rose to 4.73 per cent in 2022 from 0.40 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 2.89 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the STARS category states were related to the health.
Agriculture: Good governance initiatives related to agriculture have declined. In 2021, 5.22 per cent of the total goods governance initiatives in STAR states were related to agriculture. This declined to 2.84 per cent in 2022.
Ease-of-Doing Business: The initiatives related to the ease-of-doing business falls to 1.65 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 5.62 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 2.25 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the STARS category states were related to the ease-of-doing business.
Police & Safety: The second highest number of good governance initiatives taken in STAR category states in 2022 was related to police and safety. It accounted for 11.35 per cent of the total good governance initiatives. However, it falls from 13.65 per cent in 2021. In 2020, the focus is 23.79 per cent.
Water: Water related good governance initiatives accounted for 5.22 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the STARS category states in 2021. It fell to 3.55 per cent in 2022.
Transport: Transport related good governance initiatives in the STARS category states declined from 2.41 per cent in 2021 to 1.18 per cent in 2022.
District Governance: District Governance related good governance initiatives in the STARS category states declined from 31.51 per cent in 2020 to 14.46 per cent in 2021 and it declined further to 13.48 per cent in 2022.
Women & Child Development: Women & Child Development related good governance initiatives in the STARS category states declined from 2.57 per cent in 2020 to 2.41 per cent in 2021 and further declined to 1.65 per cent in 2022.
Agriculture: The good governance initiatives related to agriculture rose to 2.25 per cent in 2022 from 0.78 per cent in 2021. However, it remained lower when compared to 2020, when 1.98 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the PERFORMER states were related to agriculture.
Urban Development: PERFORMER category states took a substantial number of good governance initiatives related to urban development. In 2021, 3.91 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the PERFORMER category states were related to urban development. It rose to 5.06 per cent in 2022. 1.49 per cent of the total initiatives recorded in 2020.
Rural Development: The good governance initiatives related to rural development in PERFORMER states rose to 2.81 per cent in 2022 from 1.56 per cent in 2021.
Health: The good governance initiatives related to health rose to 3.93 per cent in 2022 from 2.34 per cent in 2021. However, it remained lower when compared to 2020, when 4.46 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the PERFORMER states were related to health.
Municipal Governance: The focus in the PERFORMER category states has shifted towards municipal governance. In 2019, the second highest focus in the PERFORMER category states was on municipal governance. It stood at 13.37 per cent in 2019. The share of municipal governance in total good governance initiatives fell to 7.81 per cent in 2020 and rise sharply to 10.11 per cent in 2022.
General Administration: The initiatives related to the general administration rise to 3.37 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 1.98 per cent in 2020. In the 2021, no good governance initiatives in the STARS category states were related to the general administration.
Power & Energy: The good governance initiatives related to power and energy in PERFORMER category states rose to 8.99 per cent in 2022 from 5.47 per cent in 2021 and 1.49 per cent of the total initiatives recorded in 2020.
e-Governance: The good governance initiatives related to e-Governance in PERFORMER states rise to 10.67 per cent in 2022 from 3.13 per cent in 2021 and 7.92 per cent of the total initiatives recorded in 2020.
Police & Safety: Police & Safety related good governance initiatives accounted for 18.75 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the PERFORMER category states in 2021. It fell to 4.49 per cent in 2022.
District Governance: In the first year of the COVID pandemic the maximum focus in the PERFORMER states was on district administration. It declined in 2021. In 2020, 44.06 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to district governance. This declined to 25 per cent in 2021. In the 2022, only 16.29 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the PERFORMER states were related to the district governance.
Ease-of-doing Business: The initiatives related to the ease-of-doing business in PERFORMER states falls to 4.49 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 5.47 per cent in 2021.
Tourism: The initiatives related to the tourism falls to 1.69 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 2.34 per cent in 2021.
Transport: The initiatives related to the transport falls to 1.69 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 3.13 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 7.92 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the PERFORMER category states were related to the transport.
Education: The initiatives related to the education in PERFORMER states falls to 0.56 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 2.34 per cent in 2021.
Agriculture: Despite huge disruptions in the economy due to the COVID lockdowns and restrictions, the agriculture sector maintained positive growth. The growth of the farm sector was aided by innovative governance measures. 3.45 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in 2021 in the CATCHING-UP category states were related to agriculture. In 2020, it was just 3.17 per cent.
Labour: Labour related good governance initiatives accounted for 18.75 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the CATCHING-UP category states in 2021. It fell to 4.49 per cent in 2022.
Transport: Transport related good governance initiatives in the CATCHING-UP states increased from 1.37 per cent in 2020 to 1.59 per cent in 2021 and it rise further to 3.45 per cent in 2022.
General Administration: The good governance initiatives related to general administration rose to 3.45 per cent in 2022 from 1.59 per cent in 2021. In 2020, 2.74 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the CATCHING-UP states were related to agriculture.
Ease-of-Doing Business: The initiatives related to the ease-of-doing business rises to 1.65 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 5.62 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 2.25 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in the STARS category states were related to the ease-of-doing business.
Skill Development: The good governance initiatives related to skill development in the CATCHING-UP states rose to 4.6 per cent in 2022 from 2.05 per cent in 2020.
District Governance: The focus of good governance initiatives during the COVID pandemic has been related to district governance. In 2020, 40.41 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the CATCHING-UP states were related to district governance. This falls to 33.33 per cent in 2021. It again falls to 25.29 per cent in 2022.
Municipal Governance: The initiatives related to the municipal governance in CATCHING-UP states falls to 1.15 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 6.35 per cent in 2021.
Rural Development: The initiatives related to the Rural Development falls to 3.45 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the CATCHING-UP states in 2022 from 6.35 per cent in 2021.
e-Governance: e-Governance related good governance initiatives in the CATCHING-UP states decreased7.94 per cent in 2021 to 5.75 per cent in 2022. In 2019, 5.48 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the CATCHING-UP category states were related to e-governance.
Power & Energy: The initiatives related to the Power & Energy falls to 3.45 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in the CATCHING-UP states in 2022 from 6.35 per cent in 2021.
Power & Energy: There was a sharp increase in good governance related initiatives in 2022. In 2020, 2.21 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to power and energy. It rises to 5.66 per cent in 2021. However, the share of power and energy in the total good governance initiatives again rises to 6.10 per cent in 2022.
Urban Development: Urban Development related initiatives have increased over the years. In 2020, only 0.86 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to urban development. In 2021, it rose to 2.26 per cent and it increased further to 3.05 per cent in 2022.
Health: There has been a sharp rise in health related initiatives. 4.76 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 were related to health. It increased from to 3.21 per cent in 2021. In 2020, health related initiatives were 4.31 per cent.
General Administration: In 2020, 2.83 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to general administration. It declined to 1.70 per cent in 2021. However, the share of general administration in the total good governance initiatives rose to 3.41 per cent in 2021.
Education: Education related initiatives have increased over the years. In 2020, only 1.35 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to education. In 2021, it rose to 1.89 per cent and it increased further to 4.15 per cent in 2022.
e-Governance: There has been a sharp rise in e-Governance related initiatives. 6.95 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 were related to e-Governance. It increased from to 4.15 per cent in 2021. In 2020, e-Governance related initiatives were 5.90 per cent.
District Governance: The focus on District governance is declining continuously over a period of time. In 2020, 40.34 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken were of district governance. It declined to 20.75 per cent in 2021 and further decline to 16.34 per cent in 2022.
Police & Safety: Police & Safety related initiatives accounted for 12.92 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in 2020. It fell to 12.26 per cent in 2021 and declined further to 8.05 per cent in 2022.
Water: The initiatives related to the water falls to 2.56 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 3.77 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 3.08 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to the water.
Agriculture: Agriculture related initiatives accounted for 1.72 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in 2020. It rises to 3.21 per cent in 2021 but declined to 2.8 per cent in 2022.
Sanitation: Sanitation accounted for 3.81 per cent of the total good governance initiatives in 2020. It fell to 2.45 per cent in 2021 and declined further to only 0.12 per cent in 2022.
Ease-of-Doing Business: The initiatives related to the ease-of-doing business falls to 2.68 per cent of the total good governance initiatives taken in 2022 from 4.24 per cent in 2021. In the 2020, 0.74 per cent of the total good governance initiatives were related to the ease-of-doing business.
Transport: There was a marginal decline in transport related good governance initiatives in 2022. It fell to 1.71 per cent in 2022 from 2.64 per cent in 2021.
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