Paper: GS – I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector – Education, Issue: Performance Grading Index report (PGI 2.0 Report).
Context:
Chandigarh was ranked the top performer in school education for 2023-24 in the PGI 2.0 (Performance Grading Index) report by the Union Education Ministry, while Meghalaya was placed at the lowest level, highlighting significant disparities in educational performance across states.
Key Takeaways:
Key Highlights of the PGI 2.0 Report:
- Overall Performance:
- Chandigarh emerged as the top performer in school education.
- Meghalaya ranked at the bottom of the index.
- No State or Union Territory achieved the highest scoring range (761-1,000), indicating significant scope for improvement across the board.
- Grading System:
- States and UTs are evaluated on a 1,000-point scale, considering factors like:
- Learning outcomes and quality
- Access to education
- Infrastructure
- Equity
- Governance processes
- Teacher education and training
- States and UTs are evaluated on a 1,000-point scale, considering factors like:
- Performance Trends:
- 24 States and Union Territories improved their scores compared to the previous year (2022-23).
- 12 States and Union Territories experienced a decline in their scores.
| What is PGI 2.O? About PGI: The PGI is a comprehensive assessment tool devised by the MoE for evaluating the performance of the school education system at the State/UT level.It assesses the performance based on various indicators and creates an index for comprehensive analysis.The PGI was first released for the year 2017-18. |
Notable Improvements:
- Bihar and Telangana showed the most significant improvement in access to school education.
- Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and Telangana made the highest progress in infrastructure development.
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