*_Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launches Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0_* *Why in News* The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a two-day national write-shop in New Delhi to roll out Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Version 2.0. *Key Points* * PAI 2.0 includes over 100 indicators, offering a detailed and comprehensive overview of social development at the Panchayat level. * The Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 portal for FY 2023-24 was officially launched during the event. * A booklet detailing the local indicators framework of PAI 2.0 for the current financial year was also released. * Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj emphasized PAI’s role in assessing and promoting Panchayat development across India.