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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Worker’s body reaches Ranchi from Saudi 4 months after death; family rejects over compensation
Ranchi (PTI): The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said.
Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay Kumar Mahato, the family is demanding compensation from the private company where he used to work in the Arab country.
Mahato was killed in an alleged crossfire between the police and criminals.
“Since it was a bullet injury case, the matter is before a court in Jeddah. The final compensation may depend on the court’s decision,” Lakra said.
“The Indian Embassy informed us about the body’s arrival, and coordination was done with district authorities. Our role is limited to coordination in cases involving overseas employers and foreign jurisdiction,” she added.
Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav said the authorities will try to convince the family to perform the last rites.
“We have already sanctioned Rs 5 lakh under the government scheme for migrant’s deaths abroad. The compensation payment might take some time,” he said.
The body is currently at the mortuary of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.
The Family members said they will only accept it if the company provides written assurance regarding compensation. “Without that assurance, we will not receive the body,” said Ram Prasad Mahato, the deceased’s brother-in-law.
Mahato, a native of Dudhpaniya village in Madh Gopali panchayat under Dumri block, was employed as a tower line fitter. His family said he was struck by a bullet during a gunfight between local police and an extortion gang and later succumbed to his injuries.
Social activist Sikander Ali said Mahato is survived by his wife, two young sons aged five and three, and elderly parents.
