Which ministry releases the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 to assess the performance of states and union territories in school education?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) Ministry of Education

Explanation

• The Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 is released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• PGI 2.0 is a revamped framework designed to evaluate school education performance of all states and union territories across various indicators like learning outcomes, governance, access, equity, and infrastructure.

Information Booster

• PGI 2.0 replaces the earlier PGI model to provide more accurate, data-driven assessment.
• States/UTs are graded into 10 performance levels (Level 1 = highest).

Additional Knowledge

• PGI helps states identify policy gaps and improve educational planning.
• It aligns with NEP 2020 goals, especially in improving quality and equitable education across India.