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When research exposes gaps and action demands improvement, public institutions become more transparent. It enables citizens and governments to track progress, measure outcomes, & ensure democratic promises are upheld.
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Research helps identify who is being left out; action ensures they are brought back in. This combination is vital for reducing disparities, improving service delivery, and advancing SDGs focused on equity, justice, & local empowerment.
Research anticipates emerging challenges—climate shocks, economic risks, social conflicts—while action helps governments prepare and respond. This keeps democracy adaptable and resilient.
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| SNo | Districts | Available Number of Panchayat | Total No of Panchayats | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARIYALUR | 61 | 201 | 30.35 |
| 2 | CHENGALPATTU | 86 | 359 | 23.96 |
| 3 | COIMBATORE | 83 | 228 | 36.40 |
| 4 | CUDDALORE | 140 | 683 | 20.50 |
| 5 | DHARMAPURI | 137 | 251 | 54.58 |
| 6 | DINDIGUL | 143 | 306 | 46.73 |
| 7 | ERODE | 137 | 225 | 60.89 |
| 8 | KALLAKURICHI | 89 | 412 | 21.60 |
| 9 | KANCHIPURAM | 54 | 274 | 19.71 |
| 10 | KANNIYAKUMARI | 41 | 95 | 43.16 |
| 11 | KARUR | 83 | 157 | 52.87 |
| 12 | KRISHNAGIRI | 156 | 352 | 44.32 |
| 13 | MADURAI | 120 | 420 | 28.57 |
| 14 | NAGAPATTINAM | 109 | 434 | 25.12 |
| 15 | NAMAKKAL | 120 | 322 | 37.27 |
| 16 | PERAMBALUR | 54 | 121 | 44.63 |
| 17 | PUDUKKOTTAI | 150 | 497 | 30.18 |
| 18 | RAMANATHAPURAM | 88 | 429 | 20.51 |
| 19 | RANIPET | 52 | 303 | 17.16 |
| 20 | SALEM | 168 | 343 | 48.98 |
| 21 | SIVAGANGA | 132 | 445 | 29.66 |
| 22 | TENKASI | 71 | 221 | 32.13 |
| 23 | THANJAVUR | 193 | 589 | 32.77 |
| 24 | THE NILGIRIS | 23 | 35 | 65.71 |
| 25 | THENI | 68 | 130 | 52.31 |
| 26 | THIRUVALLUR | 95 | 526 | 18.06 |
| 27 | THIRUVARUR | 122 | 430 | 28.37 |
| 28 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | 139 | 404 | 34.41 |
| 29 | TIRUNELVELI | 61 | 204 | 29.90 |
| 30 | TIRUPATHUR | 63 | 208 | 30.29 |
| 31 | TIRUPPUR | 116 | 265 | 43.77 |
| 32 | TIRUVANNAMALAI | 165 | 860 | 19.19 |
| 33 | TUTICORIN | 98 | 403 | 24.32 |
| 34 | VELLORE | 103 | 252 | 40.87 |
| 35 | VILLUPURAM | 134 | 693 | 19.34 |
| 36 | VIRUDHUNAGAR | 118 | 450 | 26.22 |
| TOTAL | 3772 | 12527 | 30.11 |