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Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI: Odisha tops the list of states in urban governance followed by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh while Manipur and Nagaland are at the bottom, according to the Urban Governance Index (UGI)-2020 released by the Praja Foundation. Delhi ranks 13th in the list.

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which state topped the Urban Governance Index (UGI)-2020? Notes: The Urban Governance Index (UGI)-2020 has released by the Mumbai-based non-profit organisation Praja Foundation. As per the index, Odisha tops the list of states in urban governance followed by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bihar is ranked 15th among 18-major states (Group A and B category together) and 6th in Group B states, as per the latest Good Governance Index (GGI) - 2020-21, released by the Administration Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, on Saturday in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Urban governance Index is a measure of the extent of structural empowerment of the city governments, as enabled by the State Government. It is a mapping that stretches across states, on indicative themes of democratic empowerment and accountability pertaining to urban governance.

Detailed explanation-5: -The GGI 2020-21 categorises States and UTs into four categories, i.e., (i) Other States – Group A; (ii) Other States – Group B; (iii) North-East and Hill States; and (iv) Union Territories. Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa top the composite rank score covering 10 sectors.