Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday lauded Odisha’s impressive performance in the Performance Grading Index (PGI 2.0), where the state has climbed to the 5th rank nationally for the academic year 2023–24.
Patnaik attributed the achievement to the transformative
impact of the 5T initiative, which focused on transparency, technology,
teamwork, time, and transformation in governance—particularly in the education
sector.
Odisha secured a score of 595.6 in the PGI 2.0 report
released by the Union Ministry of Education, earning the PRACHESTA-3 grade. The
state has made a significant leap from its 14th position in 2019, signaling
robust improvement in school education outcomes and governance.
In a statement, Patnaik said, “Glad to share that Odisha has earned 5th rank nationally in the School Grading System. Under our 5T initiative, we transformed around 7,000 government schools to unlock new aspirations and open new horizons for students.”
He emphasised that the foundation laid during his tenure
continues to benefit students across the state.
“We always believed that a New Odisha would be built by empowering every child with the power of education. I’m glad the strong framework for government school education is helping our students excel,” he said.
The Performance Grading Index 2.0 evaluates school education
on 73 indicators across two categories—Outcomes and Governance &
Management. The report is considered a crucial tool in assessing the quality
and efficiency of school education systems across Indian states and UTs.
Glad to share that #Odisha has earned 5th rank nationally in School Grading System, as per Performance Grading Index (PGI-2.0) Report released by Government of India. Odisha has achieved score of 595.6 and secured PRACHESTA-3 grade for the academic year 2023-24, up from 14th in… pic.twitter.com/RxYEQcGhM0
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 3, 2025
Patnaik also extended his appreciation to teachers, parents,
administrators, and support staff, acknowledging their crucial role in bringing
about this transformation.
The recognition comes at a time when Odisha’s education
reforms—especially the massive school transformation programme—are being seen
as a model for other states. During Patnaik’s tenure, the state government had
initiated infrastructure upgrades, smart classrooms, and technology-driven
learning models in thousands of schools under the 5T framework.
The PGI 2.0 ranking is widely seen as a validation of
Odisha’s sustained investment and policy focus on equitable and quality
education over the last few years.