Telangana Improves School Education Performance in Latest PGI Report

Telangana has shown a steady improvement in its school education performance, according to the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2025-26 report released by the Union Ministry of Education on Tuesday. The state achieved a score of 599.70 out of a total 1,000 marks, advancing into the Prachesta-3 grade.

This marks a notable progress from the previous 2024-25 assessment, when Telangana scored 552.20 and was placed in the Akankshi-1 grade. Among the 36 states and union territories evaluated across the country, Telangana secured the 18th position.

While the state has improved its overall standing, a regional comparison shows mixed results. Telangana ranks below southern peers such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, but performs better than Karnataka and Puducherry in the national index.

At the district level within Telangana, Jangaon district maintained its top position by scoring 383 out of 600 marks, reflecting strong local performance indicators within the state.

In a separate international development reported on the same day, a massive multi-vehicle collision occurred in Bulgaria due to heavy fog. Minister Katya Ivkova stated that about 86 vehicles crashed on both sides of the highway near Yambol, connecting the capital Sofia to the port of Burgas.

Authorities confirmed that 10 people died at the scene, while two others passed away while being transported to the hospital. Regional Governor Mihail Kasherov described the scene as horrifying, noting that thick fog and wet road conditions contributed to the disaster.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev visited the crash site to inspect rescue operations. Police made a preliminary assessment that poor visibility and slippery roads caused the multi-car pileup involving mostly trucks.