The Ministry of Education has released the latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report for 2023–24, providing a comprehensive assessment of school education quality across Indian states and union territories. The PGI 2.0 framework evaluates performance using 73 indicators grouped into six domains: Learning Outcomes, Access, Infrastructure & Facilities, Equity, Governance Processes, and Teacher Education & Training.
Top Movers & Highlights
- Bihar & Telangana: Registered the most significant improvement in the Access domain—indicating better enrolment, retention, and reach of schooling.
- Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana: Made substantial strides in Infrastructure & Facilities, enhancing school buildings, sanitation, digital classrooms, etc.
- Despite progress, no state or UT secured the highest “Daksh” grade—revealing that even top performers have room to improve across key metrics.
Delhi’s Leap
- Moved from Akanshi-1 to Prachesta-3, recording a 44-point increase in its PGI score for 2023–24—a testament to focused policy measures and interventions.
PGI 2.0: Framework Overview
- Comprises 73 indicators across six domains:
- Learning Outcomes
- Access
- Infrastructure & Facilities
- Equity
- Governance Processes
- Teacher Education & Training
- States/UTs are graded on a 1,000-point scale, with grades ranging from Daksh (941–1000) to Akanshi-3 (≤460).
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Key Takeaways
- Positive Movement: Improved Access in underperforming states like Bihar and Telangana indicates expansion in enrollment and retention.
- Infrastructure Gains: Gains in Delhi, J&K, and Telangana suggest better school facilities—a critical enabler for learning.
- Yet, no state has yet reached the pinnacle (“Daksh” or “Utkarsh”), highlighting persistent gaps in learning outcomes, governance, and teacher quality.
UPSC Relevance
| Domain | Connection to GS Papers |
|---|---|
| Education Access | GS 2/3: Policy effectiveness—NEP 2020, Samagra Shiksha |
| Infrastructure | GS 3: Role of physical & digital infrastructure in learning |
| Governance/ Training | GS 2/3: Administrative processes, teacher capacity-building |
| Equity & Inclusion | GS 2: Social justice & equity in education delivery |
Past UPSC Question Linkages
- Prelims:
Q: “PGI 2.0 focuses on access, equity, learning outcomes, infrastructure, governance, and teacher training—True or False?”
✅ Answer: “True.” - Mains (GS 2/3):
Q: “Assess the impact of NEP 2020 on school infrastructure and access. In your view, is the current system equipped to meet the policy’s goals?”