India Launches GIRG Initiative: Monitoring 26 Global Indices for Policy Reform and Better World Ranking

The Indian government has launched a major initiative to systematically monitor the country’s performance across 26 global indices. This initiative, known as the Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) platform, aims to identify areas for policy improvement and strengthen India’s position in international rankings.

The announcement was made in Parliament by Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Rao Inderjit Singh.

India Launches GIRG Initiative: Monitoring 26 Global Indices for Policy Reform and Better World Ranking

About the GIRG Platform

GIRG is designed to use international comparisons as a tool to guide policy changes, improve governance, and enhance India’s statistical and data-reporting systems.

The 26 indices under GIRG are grouped into four main themes:

1. Economy: Tracking overall economic performance.
2. Development: Monitoring social progress and human development indicators.
3. Governance: Evaluating transparency, democracy, and rule of law.
4. Industry: Analyzing industrial growth and competitiveness.

Coordination and Methodology

• NITI Aayog’s Role: The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) at NITI Aayog will coordinate the entire effort, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across all indices.
• Ministerial Responsibility: Each index will be monitored by a specific ministry responsible for checking data, reviewing international methods, and ensuring India’s latest official figures are correctly used.

Focus on Specific Indices

The initiative extends India’s practice of compiling indicators (like GDP, CPI) to global rankings, focusing on improving data quality.

• Democracy Index: This is a notable index under review by the Ministry of Law and Justice. India currently ranks 41st in this index and is categorized as a “flawed democracy,” a ranking that has often been criticized by Indian officials.

This data-driven approach highlights India’s commitment to achieving better global standing through structured reforms.

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Question & Answer

Q1. The initiative launched by the Indian government to monitor 26 global indices is known as:
A) India’s Global Ranking System (IGRS)
B) Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG)
C) Development Indices Monitoring Unit (DIMU)
D) Vision 2047 Ranking Framework (VRF)
Answer: B) Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG)

Q2. Which government body is responsible for coordinating the GIRG initiative?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) at NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer: C) Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) at NITI Aayog

Q3. The 26 global indices monitored under the GIRG platform are grouped into how many main themes?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
Answer: B) Four

Q4. The GIRG platform groups the 26 indices under which of the following themes?
A) Environment, Agriculture, and Health
B) Economy, Development, Governance, and Industry
C) Defence, Diplomacy, and Tourism
D) Infrastructure, Technology, and Demography
Answer: B) Economy, Development, Governance, and Industry

Q5. Which ministry will examine the methodology of the Democracy Index, under which India is currently ranked 41st?
A) Ministry of External Affairs
B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer: D) Ministry of Law and Justice

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