Telangana in PGI 2.0 ?
In the recently released Performance Grading Index (PGI 2.0) 2025, Telangana ranked 25th out of 35 states and union territories, placing it among the bottom tier of performers in school education. The ranking reflects serious gaps in quality, access, infrastructure, and learning outcomes across government and aided schools in the state.
About the PGI 2.0
The PGI 2.0 is a nationwide assessment system introduced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It evaluates education systems across five key categories:
- Learning Outcomes and Quality (LOQ)
- Access (A)
- Infrastructure & Facilities (IF)
- Equity (E)
- Governance Processes (GP)
Each category has a weightage of 180–360 points, aiming to identify gaps and promote strategic educational planning.
Telangana’s Poor Performance: The Numbers Tell a Story
- Overall Rank: 25 out of 35
- Category: PGI Grade VII (One of the lowest 3 tiers)
- Peer States: Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam
This score is a wake-up call for the state government, especially when states like Kerala, Punjab, and Gujarat consistently rank in the top tiers of the index.
No state or UT in India has achieved top grades in school education under PGI 2.0. Chandigarh leads with 703/1000, but still short of Daksh.
— Anurag Shukla (@Anuraag_Shukla) June 21, 2025
While equity gaps are narrowing, deep systemic issues in governance, infrastructure, and teacher training persist. pic.twitter.com/wz9umxB9Zj
What’s Going Wrong?
Some of the major gaps observed in Telangana’s education system include:
- Lack of trained teachers in rural schools
- Poor infrastructure, including inadequate toilets, digital tools, and classroom spaces
- Low student attendance and high dropout rates in upper primary and secondary levels
- Ineffective implementation of digital learning initiatives
- Weak school monitoring and teacher training mechanisms
Expert Voices
“Telangana has made strides in IT and higher education, but school-level education is the real foundation. The PGI index exposes long-ignored cracks.”
— Dr. V. Srinivas, Education Analyst
What Telangana Needs to Do
To climb the PGI ranks and ensure quality education for all, the state must:
Invest in school infrastructure – libraries, labs, and smart classrooms
Recruit and train more qualified teachers, especially in remote areas
Track student performance regularly and act on the findings
Strengthen public schools with tech-enabled solutions
Partner with NGOs and private institutions for innovative models
What’s Next?
The Telangana government is expected to review the PGI 2.0 findings and announce a targeted school education reform plan. Stakeholders from civil society, local governance, and education experts are urging a policy reset to avoid long-term setbacks for students.
Final Thoughts
Telangana’s low rank in the PGI 2.0 education index is a serious concern—but also an opportunity to act. With focused planning, stakeholder collaboration, and urgent investment, the state can reverse this trend and reclaim its legacy as a leader in knowledge and learning
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