Despite strife, Tamil Nadu ranks No 2 on governance in Public Affairs Index

State holds on to this position for the third straight year; Four of five southern states among top five on this metric

Despite the political instability and the public protests seen in the recent past, Tamil Nadu continues to be ranked second in terms of governance, according to Public Affairs Index 2018. The index, which has been developed by Bengaluru-based think tank Public Affairs Centre, is based on 10 themes. These include essential infrastructure, support to human development, social protection, women and children, crime, law and order, delivery of justice, environment, transparency and accountability, fiscal management and economic freedom.

The latest index released by PAC shows that Kerala has been ranked as the number one state in terms of governance for the