According to the 'Public Affairs Index' (PAI) 2018 released by the think tank Public Affairs Centre (PAC) on July 22, 2018, which states stood in the first three positions?

Key Points

• The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a ranking of Indian states based on their governance performance.
• In 2018, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana were ranked the top three states by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC) in the PAI.
• Kerala was recognized for its high-quality governance and social policies.
• Tamil Nadu and Telangana also performed well in various parameters of governance, including economic and social development.

Additional Information

• Public Affairs Index (PAI)
  • The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is an annual ranking of Indian states based on their governance performance.
  • It is developed by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC), a not-for-profit think tank based in Bengaluru, India.
  • The PAI uses a data-driven approach to assess the quality of governance in Indian states.
  • The index covers various parameters such as economic development, social justice, and environmental sustainability.
• Public Affairs Centre (PAC)
  • The Public Affairs Centre (PAC) is a non-profit organization established in 1994.
  • It aims to improve governance in India through research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives.
  • PAC's work includes the development of indices like the Public Affairs Index (PAI) to assess and promote good governance practices.
  • The organization collaborates with government agencies, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to achieve its goals.