Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0

Why in News?

Recently, Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for 2025‑26.

• PGI – It is a data-driven framework devised by the Union Ministry of Education.
• To evaluate the quality and effectiveness of school education systems across Indian States, Union Territories (UTs), and Districts.

PGI Framework

• 70 indicators grouped under 6 domains –
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Access
  • Infrastructure & Facilities
  • Equity
  • Governance Processes
  • Teacher Education and Training
• Purpose – Categorises States/UTs into performance bands; multiple States can fall in same grade.
• Utility – Identifies gaps, guides policy reforms, promotes evidence‑based governance in education.

Key Highlights

• Chandigarh – Top Performer (Uttam‑3 grade, 761–820 points).
• Delhi – Placed in Prachesta‑1 grade (701–760 points).
• Meghalaya – Score from 448 to 525.7, moved out of lowest grade.
• Gap Reduction – Performance difference among States reduced from 51% (2017‑18) to 31.4% (2025‑26).

Reference

India today | PGI