Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Education's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3522 addresses the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report 2023-24, reforms in Rajasthan's school education, and measures to improve state performance in the PGI. It references data from UDISE 2023-24 and the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, and details central government assistance to states and UTs through schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM POSHAN, and PM SHRI. The response highlights Rajasthan's improved PGI score and infrastructure data for the Dausa district.
Key Points / Main Content:
Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0:
* PGI 2.0 utilizes 73 indicators to assess the performance of States/UTs in school education.
* The domain-wise performance of States/UTs in the PGI 2.0 report for 2022-23 and 2023-24 is available at https:spgi.udiseplus.gov.in.
* No State has yet achieved the highest grade category (761-1000 marks) in PGI.
Rajasthan's Performance:
* Rajasthan attained Prachesta-III grade in PGI 2.0 for 2023-24.
* Rajasthan's overall PGI score improved from 549.5 in 2022-23 to 581.5 in 2023-24.
PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024:
* The National Assessment Centre, PARAKH NCERT, conducted the survey in December 2024 to assess baseline competency development in students of Grades 3, 6, and 9.
* Over 21.15 lakh students and 2.70 lakh teachers from more than 74,000 schools across 781 districts participated.
* In Dausa district, 2,501 students and 364 teachers from 103 schools participated.
* National, State, and District-level report cards are available at https:dashboard.parakh.ncert.gov.inen.
UDISE Data for Dausa District (2023-24):
* Total enrolment in Dausa district is 3,96,849.
* Infrastructure: Electricity (92.44% of schools), Drinking Water (91.27%), Girls Toilets (94.85%), Boys Toilets (94.81%), Handwash (92.09%).
Central Government Assistance:
* The Central Government assists States/UTs through the Samagra Shiksha scheme, providing financial aid for various activities, including school construction, upgrades, and student support.
* Under PM POSHAN, one hot cooked meal is provided in Government and Government-aided schools at the elementary level.
* Under PM SHRI scheme, 639 schools in Rajasthan have been selected for upgradation.
Impact Analysis:
States and Union Territories:
* Impact: States and UTs are evaluated based on the PGI 2.0 indicators, influencing resource allocation and policy decisions. They are also recipients of central government schemes aimed at improving school education.
* Action Required: States and UTs should review their PGI scores, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance performance. They should also utilize the UDISE and PARAKH data for informed decision-making and continue providing data to the UDISE system.
Students:
* Impact: Students benefit from improved school infrastructure, better teaching quality (as measured by the PGI), nutritional support through PM POSHAN, and enhanced learning environments in PM SHRI schools.
* Action Required: Students should engage actively in their learning process and take advantage of available resources.
Teachers:
* Impact: Teachers are involved in assessments like PARAKH and benefit from professional development opportunities supported by central government schemes.
* Action Required: Teachers should participate in relevant training programs and implement strategies to improve student learning outcomes. They should also participate in assessment programs such as PARAKH.
Ministry of Education:
* Impact: The Ministry is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the PGI, providing financial assistance to States/UTs, and monitoring progress through schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM POSHAN and PM SHRI.
* Action Required: The Ministry should continue to refine the PGI framework, allocate resources effectively, and monitor the impact of its interventions.
Key Entities Referenced
Performance Grading Index PGI 2.0: A 73-indicator based index prepared by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education to measure the performance and critical areas of school education at the State/UT level.
Rajasthan: A state in India, whose government undertook reforms in school education that led to an improvement in the PGI score in 2023-24.
Dausa district, Rajasthan: A district in Rajasthan for which data related to quality of education, infrastructure, enrolment rate and retention is provided.
PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024: A survey conducted by the National Assessment Centre, PARAKH NCERT, under the Ministry of Education, assessing baseline competency development in students of Grades 3, 6, and 9 as per the National Education Policy 2020.
National Education Policy 2020: A national policy on education referenced in the context of PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 and PM SHRI scheme.
Unified District Information System for Education Plus UDISE: A system developed by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education to record data on indicators of school education provided by all the States and Union Territories.
Samagra Shiksha: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme through which the Central Government assists States and UTs for undertaking various activities related to school education.
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman PM POSHAN: A scheme to provide one hot cooked meal in Government and Government aided schools to students at the elementary level of education, including Balvatika.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3522
ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025
PGI 2.0 Report
†3522. Shri Murari Lal Meena:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the key findings of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report 2023-24 along with highlighted
comparative performance of States and Union Territories and the disparities arising on the basis of
highest and lowest scores;
(b) whether the reforms undertaken by the Rajasthan Government in the school education led to an
improvement in the PGI score in 2023-24 as compared to 2022-23 along with the details of data related
to quality of education, infrastructure, enrolment rate and retention in Dausa Lok Sabha Constituency;
and
(c) whether no State has been able to secure a place in the highest grade category (761-1000 marks) of
PGI so far, if so, the concrete measures being taken by the Government to improve this situation,
especially for large progressive States like Rajasthan?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a): The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education has prepared
73-indicator based Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for States/UTs to measure key driving
performance and critical areas of school education at State/UT level. The domain-wise performance of
the States/UTs in PGI 2.0 report for the year 2022-23 & 2023-24 can be accessed at
https://spgi.udiseplus.gov.in.
(b) and (c): Rajasthan has attained Prachesta-III grade in PGI 2.0 for the year 2023–24. It is noteworthy
that the State’s overall score improved from 549.5 in 2022–23 to 581.5 in 2023–24, reflecting consistent
progress and growth across key domains.
The PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, conducted in December 2024 by the National Assessment
Centre, PARAKH (NCERT), under the Ministry of Education, assessed baseline competency
development in students of Grades 3, 6, and 9 as per the National Education Policy 2020. Over 21.15
lakh students and 2.70 lakh teachers from more than 74,000 schools across 781 districts participated.
From Dausa district, 2,501 students and 364 teachers from 103 schools took part. National, State, and
District-level report cards are available at https://dashboard.parakh.ncert.gov.in/en.
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education has developed the
Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) system to record data on indicators
of school education provided by all the States and Union Territories. As per UDISE+ 2023-24,
enrolment in Dausa district is 3,96,849 and notable basic infrastructure facilities are as follows:Facilities (Schools with) Percentage of schools
Electricity 92.44
Drinking Water 91.27
Girls Toilets 94.85
Boys Toilets 94.81
Handwash 92.09
Education is in the concurrent list of the Constitution and majority of the schools are under the domain
of respective State and UT Governments. Central Government assist States and UTs through the
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to
States and UTs for undertaking various activities, including opening/strengthening of new schools upto
senior secondary level, construction of school buildings & additional classrooms, setting up, up-
gradation and running of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, setting up of Netaji Subhash Chandra
Bose Avasiya Vidyalayas, Construction of hostels under PM-JANMAN, construction of hostels under
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan for unsaturated ST population, free uniforms, free text
books, transport allowance and undertaking enrolment & retention drives.
Under ‘Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman’ (PM POSHAN) one hot cooked meal in Government
and Government aided schools is provided to students at the elementary level of education, including
Balvatika.
Also, under PM SHRI scheme, 639 PM SHRI schools from the State of Rajasthan have been selected
for upgradation to showcase all the components of the National Education Policy 2020. These schools
focus on cognitive development and creating holistic and well- rounded individuals equipped with key
21st century skills. The scheme focuses on creating an equitable, inclusive, and joyful learning
environment that caters to diverse backgrounds, multilingual needs, and varied academic abilities. These
schools are designed to engage students actively in their learning process, ensuring that every child feels
welcomed, cared for, and supported in a safe and stimulating environment.
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