SKOCH STATE OF GOVERNANCE 2019
Inclusion|January - March 2020
SKOCH State of Governance report is one of the most awaited and discussed publications on the state of governance in the country. The focus on primary data and grassroots level interventions make it unique. This year the traditional frontrunner Gujarat has occupied the top spot, replacing West Bengal that had sprung a surprise in 2018. The report lists the best and the rest of Indian states and UTs on the basis of their performance.
SKOCH STATE OF GOVERNANCE 2019
Health and cleanliness dominated the good governance initiatives across the country in 2019. A big landmark was achieved when Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India Open Defecation Free (ODF) on 2 October, on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Health is another focus area this year. Ayushman Bharat scheme has brought revolutionary change in the way health services are delivered and financed, especially for the deprived category. Although these schemes have been spearheaded by the central government, states, municipalities and local administration have played a critical role in their successful implementation at the grassroots.

The states that performed better in the areas of health and sanitation emerged as leader in the SKOCH State of Governance 2019 rankings. Municipal Governance and e-Governance also remain among the major focus areas.

Gujarat has regained top spot in the SKOCH State of Governance ranking on the back of splendid performance in Health, Education, Power and e-Governance segments. Gujarat, which was ranked fifth in 2018, topped this year's SKOCH State of Governance rankings.

Maharashtra has surged from eighth position in 2018 to the second position in this year’s ranking. Tamil Nadu has made massive gain surging from 17th position in 2018 to fifth position in this year’s ranking. Andhra Pradesh has slipped to the fourth position from the second position in 2018. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were jointly at the second position in 2018. This year Telangana has slipped to the sixth position.

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