The Ministry of Education recently released its latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report, offering a comprehensive assessment of school education across states and union territories in India.
Understanding PGI 2.0
The Performance Grading Index, initially launched in 2017, was revamped as PGI 2.0 in 2021. This updated framework evaluates the school education system based on 73 specific indicators.
These indicators are organized under two main categories: “Outcomes” and “Governance and Management.” These are further divided into six key domains, including learning outcomes, access to education, infrastructure, equity, governance processes, and teacher education and training.
The data for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 report was gathered from sources like the National Achievement Survey 2021, the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), and information on the PM-POSHAN (Mid-day Meal) program.
How States Are Graded
States and Union Territories are scored out of a maximum of 1,000 points. PGI 2.0 introduces new nomenclature for these scores, categorizing them into various grades. The highest possible grade, indicating excellent performance, is called “Daksh,” awarded for scores above 90% in a given grade range.
The grades range from “Daksh” (761-820 points) down to “Prachesta-5” (401-460 points). These grades are designed to help states identify specific areas where improvement is needed.
Key Findings from the Latest Report
No state or UT managed to achieve the highest “Daksh” grade in the latest report. Chandigarh emerged as the top performer, scoring 703 points and earning the “Prachesta-1” grade, which falls in the 701-760 point range.
Following Chandigarh, Punjab scored 631.1 points, and Delhi achieved 623.7 points. Other states like Kerala, Gujarat, Odisha, Haryana, Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan also performed well, scoring in the 581-640 range.
On the other end of the spectrum, Meghalaya scored the lowest with 417.9 points. States like Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Bihar also recorded lower scores, highlighting significant disparities in educational performance across India. The report noted a maximum score of 719 and a minimum of 417 among states and UTs in 2023-24.
Encouragingly, 25 out of the 36 states and UTs showed an improvement in their scores in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, indicating progress in various aspects of school education.
Beyond PGI: India’s Other Education Initiatives
Alongside the PGI 2.0, the Ministry of Education is driving other key initiatives to enhance learning and literacy nationwide.
ULLAS: Empowering Adult Literacy
The Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram, a centrally sponsored scheme, aims to make 5 crore non-literate individuals aged 15 and above proficient in foundational literacy and numeracy. Implemented from 2022-2027, ULLAS relies on volunteerism and covers five components: foundational literacy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skills, and continuing education.
Notably, Mizoram, Goa, and Tripura have achieved “full literacy” status under this program.
PM SHRI: Showcasing Exemplar Schools
The PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative, run by the Union Ministry of School Education and Literacy, seeks to upgrade 14,500 existing government schools. These schools will serve as “exemplars” of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, showcasing best practices in education for other schools in their regions.
- PGI 2.0 assesses school education across 73 indicators in 6 domains.
- Chandigarh achieved the highest grade, Prachesta-1, in the latest report.
- No state/UT reached the top ‘Daksh’ grade.
- 25 states/UTs showed improvement in their scores in 2023-24.
- ULLAS and PM SHRI are other key government initiatives supporting literacy and school quality.
These initiatives collectively aim to foster a robust and equitable education system, driving progress and addressing disparities across the country.
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The Ministry of Education recently released its latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report, offering a comprehensive assessment of school education across states and union territories in India.
Understanding PGI 2.0
The Performance Grading Index, initially launched in 2017, was revamped as PGI 2.0 in 2021. This updated framework evaluates the school education system based on 73 specific indicators.
These indicators are organized under two main categories: “Outcomes” and “Governance and Management.” These are further divided into six key domains, including learning outcomes, access to education, infrastructure, equity, governance processes, and teacher education and training.
The data for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 report was gathered from sources like the National Achievement Survey 2021, the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), and information on the PM-POSHAN (Mid-day Meal) program.
How States Are Graded
States and Union Territories are scored out of a maximum of 1,000 points. PGI 2.0 introduces new nomenclature for these scores, categorizing them into various grades. The highest possible grade, indicating excellent performance, is called “Daksh,” awarded for scores above 90% in a given grade range.
The grades range from “Daksh” (761-820 points) down to “Prachesta-5” (401-460 points). These grades are designed to help states identify specific areas where improvement is needed.
Key Findings from the Latest Report
No state or UT managed to achieve the highest “Daksh” grade in the latest report. Chandigarh emerged as the top performer, scoring 703 points and earning the “Prachesta-1” grade, which falls in the 701-760 point range.
Following Chandigarh, Punjab scored 631.1 points, and Delhi achieved 623.7 points. Other states like Kerala, Gujarat, Odisha, Haryana, Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan also performed well, scoring in the 581-640 range.
On the other end of the spectrum, Meghalaya scored the lowest with 417.9 points. States like Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Bihar also recorded lower scores, highlighting significant disparities in educational performance across India. The report noted a maximum score of 719 and a minimum of 417 among states and UTs in 2023-24.
Encouragingly, 25 out of the 36 states and UTs showed an improvement in their scores in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, indicating progress in various aspects of school education.
Beyond PGI: India’s Other Education Initiatives
Alongside the PGI 2.0, the Ministry of Education is driving other key initiatives to enhance learning and literacy nationwide.
ULLAS: Empowering Adult Literacy
The Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram, a centrally sponsored scheme, aims to make 5 crore non-literate individuals aged 15 and above proficient in foundational literacy and numeracy. Implemented from 2022-2027, ULLAS relies on volunteerism and covers five components: foundational literacy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skills, and continuing education.
Notably, Mizoram, Goa, and Tripura have achieved “full literacy” status under this program.
PM SHRI: Showcasing Exemplar Schools
The PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative, run by the Union Ministry of School Education and Literacy, seeks to upgrade 14,500 existing government schools. These schools will serve as “exemplars” of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, showcasing best practices in education for other schools in their regions.
- PGI 2.0 assesses school education across 73 indicators in 6 domains.
- Chandigarh achieved the highest grade, Prachesta-1, in the latest report.
- No state/UT reached the top ‘Daksh’ grade.
- 25 states/UTs showed improvement in their scores in 2023-24.
- ULLAS and PM SHRI are other key government initiatives supporting literacy and school quality.
These initiatives collectively aim to foster a robust and equitable education system, driving progress and addressing disparities across the country.
