Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) Initiative

The Indian government is actively engaging in the Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) initiative, which is focused on enhancing India's position on 26 global indices through coordinated efforts across various ministries.

Objective

• To identify gaps and address them in order to support the country's growth.

Coordination and Themes

• Inter-Ministerial Coordination: Involves collaboration among ministries to drive reforms and growth.
• Themes Covered: The indices span four broad themes: 
  • Economy
  • Development
  • Governance
  • Industry

Role of NITI Aayog

• The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) of NITI Aayog acts as the knowledge partner and central coordinator.

Indices Under Review

• Democracy Index
• Network Readiness Index (NRI)
• Global Hunger Index (GHI)
• Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)

Responsibility of Nodal Ministries

• 17 nodal ministries are assigned specific indices.
• Tasks include: 
  1. Conducting a thorough review of index methodologies.
  2. Engaging with international bodies for data accuracy.
  3. Ensuring the use of the most recent official Indian data.
  4. Identifying performance gaps and implementing corrective measures.

Through these efforts, India aims to improve its rankings and strengthen its standing on the global stage.