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The Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report for 2022–23 and 2023–24, evaluating school education systems across States and UTs.
Key Terms & Concepts
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| PGI 2.0 | An upgraded version of the Performance Grading Index designed to assess school education performance using data-driven indicators. |
| NEP 2020 | National Education Policy 2020 aims to overhaul India’s education system by focusing on quality, equity, and accessibility. |
| UDISE+ | Unified District Information System for Education Plus – a comprehensive data collection platform for school-level information. |
| NAS | National Achievement Survey – a national-level assessment to evaluate learning outcomes in schools. |
| PM POSHAN | Mid-day meal program to provide nutritional support to schoolchildren. |
News Summary – PGI 2.0
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Ministry of Education |
| Initial Launch | 2017 |
| Revamped as PGI 2.0 | In 2021, aligning with NEP 2020 and SDGs |
| Indicators | 73 indicators under 6 domains across two categories: Outcomes and Governance & Management |
| Grading Scale | 1,000-point scale, classified into 10 grades (from Daksh to Akanshi-3) |
| Data Sources | NAS 2021, UDISE+, PM POSHAN data |
PGI 2.0 Findings for 2023–24
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Top Performer | Chandigarh (703 points) – retained the top rank for the third consecutive year |
| Next Best | Punjab (631.1), Delhi (623.7) |
| High Scorers (581–640) | Kerala, Gujarat, Odisha, Haryana, Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan |
| No Entry in Top Band (761–1,000) | Indicates scope for improvement even among top performers |
| Lowest Scorers | Meghalaya (417.9), Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Bihar |
| Middle Performers (521–580) | Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| Score Improvement | 25 of 36 States/UTs showed improvement |
| Disparity | Gap of over 300 points between highest and lowest scorers |
| Best in Access | Bihar and Telangana improved in enrolment and retention metrics |
| Best in Infrastructure | Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana made gains in school facilities |
Government Schemes Supporting School Education
| Scheme/Programme | Purpose |
|---|---|
| National Education Policy, 2020 | Strategic policy to transform India’s education system |
| Samagra Shiksha | Integrated scheme for school education (pre-primary to Class 12) |
| Mid Day Meal (PM POSHAN) | Nutritional support to schoolchildren |
| Eklavya Model Residential Schools | Residential education for tribal students |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship | Scholarship support for SC/ST students |
| National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) | Digital learning for quality enhancement |
| Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan | Universalisation of elementary education |
| PRAGYATA | Guidelines on digital education |
| PM SHRI Schools | Model schools under NEP for quality education |
In a Nutshell – Memory Code: “PGI GRADES”
Performance gap wide
Governance & management evaluated
Indicators = 73
Grading system (Daksh to Akanshi-3)
Rising states: Telangana, Bihar
Access & Infrastructure improved
Data from NAS, UDISE+
Education equity focus
State disparities evident
Prelims Practice Questions
- What is the maximum score possible under the PGI 2.0 framework?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1100 - Which State/UT topped the PGI 2.0 ranking for 2023–24?
A. Delhi
B. Punjab
C. Chandigarh
D. Kerala - PGI 2.0 was aligned with which two major policy frameworks?
A. NEP 2020 and UGC Guidelines
B. SDGs and Mid Day Meal Scheme
C. NEP 2020 and SDGs
D. PRAGYATA and NAS
Mains Practice Questions
- PGI 2.0 reflects both the achievements and challenges of India’s school education system. Discuss with reference to the latest report. (GS 2 – Education)
- How far have government initiatives like Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI Schools helped in reducing educational disparities across states? (GS 2 – Welfare schemes)
Prelims Answer Key & Explanation
| Ques | Ans | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | PGI 2.0 is scored on a scale of 1,000 points |
| 2 | C | Chandigarh topped with 703 points |
| 3 | C | PGI 2.0 aligns with NEP 2020 and SDGs |
