Himachal Pradesh Ranks Third in National Education Performance Index
Himachal secures 3rd spot among states in national education rankings

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Himachal Pradesh has achieved third place among Indian states in the latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for the academic year 2024-25, marking a significant rise from 13th position. The state's overall score increased from 573.8 to 659.2, reflecting improvements in education quality and access.
- 01Himachal Pradesh's PGI score rose by 85.4 points, from 573.8 to 659.2.
- 02The state is now classified in the 'Prachesta-2' category, the second-highest grade for states and UTs.
- 03Himachal Pradesh scored 90.5% in equity and 86.6% in access, indicating strong performance in these areas.
- 04The Learning Outcomes and Quality domain saw a score increase from 54.2 to 117.9, more than doubling the previous score.
- 05The report highlights the need for improvements in governance processes, with a score of 45.9 out of 130 in this domain.
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Himachal Pradesh has secured the third position among Indian states in the latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for the academic year 2024-25, trailing only behind Punjab and Kerala. This marks a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 13th, with the state's overall PGI score increasing by 85.4 points, from 573.8 to 659.2. The state is now categorized in the 'Prachesta-2' group, the second-highest tier for educational performance. Education Minister Rohit Thakur credited the government's commitment to enhancing educational quality and accountability for these results. Notably, Himachal Pradesh excelled in equity with a score of 90.5% and access at 86.6%. The most remarkable advancement was in the Learning Outcomes and Quality domain, where scores more than doubled, indicating significant improvements in student learning outcomes. Despite these successes, the report identified governance as an area needing attention, with specific recommendations for administrative digitization and improved monitoring systems to enhance accountability.
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The improved education rankings may lead to increased investment in educational infrastructure and resources in Himachal Pradesh, benefiting students and teachers.
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