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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Amit Shah hails Yediyurappa as leader who created a new path
Chitradurga: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the five decades of public life and political struggle of former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa serve as an inspiration for the younger generation.
Speaking at the ‘BSY Abhimanotsava’ held to honour Yediyurappa, Shah lauded his journey from a humble background to becoming one of Karnataka’s most influential political leaders.
During the event, Shah released two books titled ‘Kendavare-Kamala Aralida Kathe’ and ‘Sadana Shikari-Yediyurappanavara Gudugina Nudigalu’.
Shah said there are leaders who simply walk on existing roads and leaders who create new paths for others to follow, and described Yediyurappa as a leader who has shown a new direction.
“He came from an ordinary family. His willpower, the values of the Sangh and his patriotism guided him throughout his life,” Shah said.
He recalled that Yediyurappa travelled to villages on a bicycle when buses were unavailable and worked tirelessly to strengthen the BJP at the grassroots level.
Shah said Yediyurappa had walked thousands of kilometres and led several struggles in support of farmers, which earned him the reputation of being a farmer leader. He added that Yediyurappa had even undergone imprisonment during these movements.
Referring to political developments in West Bengal, Shah said the BJP Chief Minister took oath there on the same day that Karnataka was celebrating Yediyurappa’s 50 years in public life. He described it as the beginning of a new chapter in the land associated with Swami Vivekananda and Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
At the programme, former minister C. T. Ravi presented details of Yediyurappa’s 50 years of public service. Yediyurappa was felicitated at the event.
Also present were BJP national general secretary (organisation) B. L. Santhosh, several dignitaries and seers.
