Panchayat Devolution Index Ranking 2025

The question asks to identify the state that ranked first in the 'Panchayat Devolution Index'. This index was calculated by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the results were released in 2025.

According to the 2025 report by IIPA and MoPR, Karnataka was the leading state in the Panchayat Devolution Index. This ranking highlights the extent of power and financial autonomy devolved to the local governing bodies in the respective states.

Therefore, based on the 2025 findings, Karnataka achieved the top position.

The correct option is D.