The Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0
Education · Thursday, 9 July 2026
The PGI 2.0 evaluates school education performance across states and districts in India.
Quick highlights
- Evaluates performance on a 1,000-point matrix.
- Focus on outcomes and governance.
- Encourages collaborative upgrades in education.
Context
The PGI 2.0 reports for states and districts have been released.
Key Facts
The index evaluates 70 indicators across various categories.
Significance
Provides a comprehensive picture of school education performance.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires continuous data updates and monitoring.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper II on education policy.
Remember this
- PGI 2.0 evaluates education on a 1,000-point matrix.
- Focus on governance and management.
- Encourages systemic upgrades.
- Introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2018.