Education performance index shows 13-mark fall in Karnataka's score
Bengaluru: The state is experiencing a fall in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 released by the Ministry of Education, losing marks in the 'learning outcomes and quality' domain.
While the state had scored 562 marks out of 1,000 in 2022-23 academic year, it has received only 549 in 2023-24, a reduction of 13 marks, according to a report by Deccan Herald.
Up to 73 different parameters are taken into consideration while calculating the overall score, majorly in the six domains of 'Learning outcomes and quality'; 'Access'; 'Infrastructure and facilities'; 'Equity'; 'Governance process' and 'Teacher education and training'.
The Union government had given 10 grades, based on the scores of various states. Based on the state's performance in all categories, it had received a score of 21-30 per cent and was placed in the grade 'Akanshi-1'.
While more than 14 other states also received the grade, the lowest grade is 'Akanshi-3' for a score up to 10% between 401 and 460.
The PIG report analyses 'Learning outcomes and quality' taking into consideration the performance of students in language, mathematics, social science and science in Classes 3, 5 and 8. Karnataka has reportedly shown no improvement in the domain, with its score standing at 59.4 out of 240 in 2022-23 as well as 2023-24, in spite of new programmes implemented by the government.
There has been an improvement of about 12 marks in 'Access', rising from 63.8 in 2022-23 to 67.7 in 2023-24.
Experts have opined that the government has been focusing on improving the infrastructure by relying on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and neglecting issues related to quality of education.
The PGI 2.0 is aligned with the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) Plus. The PGI structure comprises a total of 1,000 points across 73 indicators grouped under outcome and governance management categories. These categories are further divided into six domains. The score of each indicator is arrived at by multiplying proportionate score of the indicator with weightage of that indicator. The lowest grade is called Akanshi-3.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
