School education index: Kerala betters grade, score
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Why in news
Kerala improved its performance in the Union Ministry of Education’s Performance Grading Index 2.0 for 2024-25, moving from a Prachesta-3 to a Prachesta-2 grade despite a lack of funding from the Union government.
Background
Kerala's score rose from 594.2 in 2023-24 to 687.7 in 2024-25. The state achieved the topmost Utkarsh grade (72.8-80) in access and an Uttam-1 grade (81-90.9) in teacher education and training.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala's score in Performance Grading Index 2.0 for 2024-25 is 687.7
- FactUtkarsh grade range for access is 72.8-80
- FactUttam-1 grade range for teacher education and training is 81-90.9
- BodyPerformance Grading Index 2.0 is issued by the Union Ministry of Education
For Mains
Q. Examine the factors contributing to Kerala's high performance in education indices despite fiscal constraints and discuss the implications for national education policy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: State-led educational progress amidst reduced central funding allocations
- Human capital development: Correlation between teacher training quality and school access metrics
Keywords: Performance Grading Index · Human Capital · Fiscal Federalism · Educational Infrastructure · State Autonomy
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