3rd Edition of Performance Grading Index

Union Education Minister on 6th June 2021 approved the release of Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories of India. The Government has introduced the Performance Grading Index with a set of 70 parameters to catalyse transformational change in the field of school education.

• Punjab, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Kerala occupy the highest grade (Grade A++) for 2019-20.

About Performance Grading Index (PGI)
Established                         : 2019
Implemented by                 : Department of School Education and Literacy

The schemes initiated by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL). The PGI is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs for their performance and critical areas for improvement. The PGI for States and Union Territories was first published in 2019 with reference year 2017-18.

Sources :  PIB