Highlights

• Himachal Pradesh ranks #27 in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.
•  A total of 2 well-performing projects qualified for deeper study.
• State performed very well in 2 categories.
  1. Recovers in the General Administration category.
• Key achievements
  1. Himachal Pradesh bagged 2 SKOCH Orders-of-Merit in the SKOCH State of Governance Awards 2022.

Governance Score of Top 10 States 2023

• Himachal Pradesh ranks #27 in 2023.

Comparison of States 2014-19 & 2020-23

Sectors with Comeback

• In the General Administration category, Himachal Pradesh makes a comeback and ranks #7 in 2023.

• Health and General Administration categories are in focus in Himachal Pradesh in 2023.

What needs to be DONE in 2024?

• 40+ well-performing projects required to rank in the top 10 states.
• Alternatively, a higher number of Platinum and Gold performances can improve the ranking.
• Incremental improvements in previously evaluated/awarded projects can be submitted.
• Multiple projects from one department can be submitted.
• Most states have a large number of projects at the District and Municipal levels.
• Most states tend to retain or improve their annual ranks.
• Police and Power & Energy tend to submit a larger number of projects.