Over the past year, public consultations in India have seen remarkable growth—not just in numbers but also in quality, accessibility, and inclusivity. As part of the Public Consultation Awards, we analysed consultations from FY 2022–23 (which informed Civis’ inaugural Public Consultation Awards 2024) and FY 2023–24 (which shapes the second edition of these awards).

This spread offers a side-by-side comparison, showing how governments at both the central and state levels are improving the consultation process. We are seeing wider adoption of public consultations, more structured feedback windows, and increased use of digital platforms and multilingual accessibility. The data highlights a positive shift towards greater citizen participation in policymaking.