Why in News?
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE) released the Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) reports for 2025-26. No State or Union Territory achieved the highest performance grade (Utkarsh).
What is Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0?
- Launched: 2018 (covering data for 2017-18).
- Developed by: Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education.
- Purpose: Measures the performance of school education across States, UTs and Districts.
- Approach: Uses performance grades instead of rankings to encourage improvement rather than competition.
Types of PGI
| Index | Coverage | Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
| PGI-S | States & Union Territories | 1000 |
| PGI-D | Districts | 600 |
PGI-S Framework (States & UTs)
- Total Indicators: 70
- Total Score: 1000
- Major Categories: 2
| Category | Covers |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Learning, access, infrastructure and equity |
| Governance & Management | Governance processes and teacher education |
Six Domains
- Learning Outcomes & Quality
- Access Outcomes
- Infrastructure & Facilities
- Educational Equity
- Governance Processes
- Teacher Education & Training
PGI-D Framework (Districts)
- Coverage: 784 districts
- Total Indicators: 70
- Total Score: 600
Six Domains
- Outcomes
- Effective Classroom Transaction
- Infrastructure Facilities & Student Entitlements
- School Safety & Child Protection
- Digital Learning
- Governance Process
Performance Grades
| Grade | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Utkarsh | Above 90% |
| Uttam | 61–90% |
| Prachesta | 31–60% |
| Akanshi | Below 40% |
Exam Point: No State/UT secured the Utkarsh grade in 2025-26.
