About NetaScore100
NetaScore100 is an independent civic transparency initiative dedicated to tracking and scoring Members of Parliament (MPs) in India using objective, open government data.
Our Mission
In a democratic nation of over 1.4 billion citizens, evaluating the real-world performance of elected representatives should be transparent, accessible, and grounded in facts. NetaScore100 synthesizes complex parliamentary proceedings, development fund allocations, and public affidavits into a unified, easy-to-understand **100-mark score**.
How We Evaluate Leaders
Every MP in the 18th Lok Sabha is evaluated fairly using the exact same non-partisan mathematical framework across four pillars:
1. Vikas (Development Funds)
Tracks MPLADS funds allocated, sanctioned, and spent on local infrastructure projects via MoSPI eSakshi records.
2. Upasthiti (Attendance)
Measures physical presence and duty in Lok Sabha sessions based on official parliamentary logs.
3. Awaaz (Parliamentary Voice)
Evaluates active participation, debates initiated, and questions raised on behalf of constituency voters.
4. Swachh Chhavi (Integrity)
Analyzes official election affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India, including declared criminal cases and asset disclosures.
Non-Partisan & Data-Driven
NetaScore100 is strictly non-partisan and operates without political affiliation, funding from political entities, or editorial bias. Scores are computed algorithmically directly from verified public sources:
- Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) — eSakshi Portal
- PRS Legislative Research — Parliamentary activity tracking
- Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR / MyNeta) — Affidavit records
Our Team & Editorial Standards
Built by a passionate team of civic tech developers, data analysts, and open-government advocates in India. We maintain strict data verification protocols to ensure information displayed is accurate and regularly synchronized with upstream government portals.
Editorial Standards & Data Verification
At NetaScore100, we hold ourselves to rigorous editorial standards that govern every aspect of our data pipeline — from collection to scoring to publication. Our commitment is to ensure that every score displayed on the platform is defensible, verifiable, and fair.
Data Collection Protocol
All data is sourced exclusively from verified, authoritative public sources. We never use unverified social media reports, anonymous tips, or opinion-based assessments. Our three primary data sources — MoSPI eSakshi, PRS Legislative Research, and MyNeta.info (ADR) — are recognized institutions with established track records in government data tracking and parliamentary research.
Verification Process
Before any data point is used in scoring, it passes through a multi-stage verification pipeline. Raw data from source portals is cross-referenced for consistency, checked against known parameters (e.g., MPLADS allocation limits), and flagged for manual review if anomalies are detected. Our team reviews flagged records before they are published.
Correction Policy
If a citizen, researcher, journalist, or MP's office identifies an error in our data, we have a formal correction process. Submissions are reviewed within 48 hours, verified against the original source, and corrected promptly if the discrepancy is confirmed. All corrections are processed through our Data Correction Desk.
Data Update Schedule
NetaScore100 scores are not static — they are recalculated periodically as new data becomes available from upstream government sources. Here is our update cadence:
- MPLADS Fund Data (Vikas): Synchronized with the MoSPI eSakshi portal. Updates depend on how frequently MoSPI publishes new expenditure and project completion data, typically on a quarterly basis.
- Parliamentary Activity (Upasthiti & Awaaz): Updated after each Lok Sabha session concludes. PRS Legislative Research publishes session-wise attendance and participation data, which we integrate into scores within one week of publication.
- Integrity Data (Swachh Chhavi): Based on election affidavits, which are filed at the time of elections. This data is relatively static during a parliamentary term unless amended. We update if ADR/MyNeta publishes corrections.
The “Last Updated” timestamp in the header reflects the most recent data synchronization across all sources.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
We understand the weight of the information we publish. A NetaScore affects public perception of elected officials and can influence civic discourse. This responsibility drives our unwavering commitment to:
- Source Transparency: Every data point can be traced back to a specific government portal or research body. We never publish data without citing its origin.
- Algorithmic Consistency: The same scoring algorithm applies to every MP. There are no manual overrides, editorial adjustments, or selective weighting based on political affiliation.
- Open Methodology: Our complete scoring methodology is published publicly, including pillar weights, calculation formulas, and minister-specific adjustments.
- Responsive Corrections: We actively maintain a correction pipeline and treat every data accuracy report with urgency and professionalism.