PGI 2.0 Report 2022-24: Chandigarh Tops, Meghalaya Lowest
Why in the news
The Education Ministry brought out the PGI 2.0 report (Performance Grading Index) covering 2022-23 and 2023-24, which grades States and UTs on school education in line with NEP 2020 and the UN SDGs.
About PGI 2.0
- PGI began in 2017; version 2.0 aligns with NEP 2020.
- Issued by the Ministry of Education.
- 6 domains, 73 indicators: learning outcomes, access, infrastructure and facilities, equity, governance processes, teacher education and training.
- Score out of 1,000, split into 10 levels from Daksh (951-1000) down to Akanshi-3 (401-460 points).
Key findings
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Top performer | Chandigarh, 703 points, Prachesta-1 (701-760) |
| Lowest | Meghalaya, 417 points, Akanshi-3 |
| Gap | 286 points between them |
| Learning outcomes | No State at Daksh; Chandigarh, Punjab and Puducherry reached Prachesta-2 |
| Access | Bihar, Telangana, Jharkhand improved significantly |
| Infrastructure | Chandigarh in Ati Uttam (821-880); Delhi and Dadra & Nagar Haveli-Daman Diu at Uttam |
| Equity | Most States in first three bands; SC/ST gaps narrowing but present |
| Governance | Chandigarh led on UDISE+ adoption and transparent fund use |
Positives
- 24 States/UTs raised scores in 2023-24.
- Gradual gains in equity and gender parity.
- Infrastructure upgrades in Delhi, J&K and Telangana.
- Bihar and Jharkhand gained through targeted steps.
Concerns
- No State reached Daksh or Utkarsh.
- Foundational learning is weak, as NAS 2021 showed.
- 12 States/UTs declined, hinting at slow post-COVID recovery.
- Toilets, libraries and labs are lacking in aspirational and low-ranked States.
Exam angle
- Publisher: Ministry of Education; period: 2022-24.
- Top grade name: Daksh; Chandigarh grade: Prachesta-1.
- Data system mentioned: UDISE+.