Archive · 21 Jul 2026
MP Queries Education Standards in Government Schools
An MP asked the government about the quality of education and infrastructure in government schools.
The government said they use different ways to check school performance and infrastructure, like PGI and UDISE+.
They also said they give money to states based on their plans.
The MP wanted to know if the government could give a fixed amount of money per student for better infrastructure.
The government also talked about how a new education policy has helped students learn better, with a big survey showing improvements in learning.
MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy raised questions about education standards and infrastructure in government schools.
The government uses multiple mechanisms like PGI, UDISE+, and PARAKH to monitor school performance and infrastructure.
Financial assistance is released based on Annual Work Plans and Budgets submitted by states.
The NIPUN Bharat initiative has strengthened foundational literacy and numeracy.
The PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 survey showed notable improvements in learning outcomes compared to NAS 2021.
- Who
- MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary
- What
- Questions raised about education standards and infrastructure in government schools
- When
- During the Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To seek details on the Centre’s monitoring mechanisms, budgetary support, and measures to improve learning outcomes
Government's Monitoring Mechanisms
MP's Concerns
Monitoring Mechanisms
Government's Monitoring Mechanisms
The government uses multiple mechanisms like PGI, UDISE+, PARAKH, and social audits to monitor school performance and infrastructure.
MP's Concerns
The MP seeks details on the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of these monitoring mechanisms.
Budget Allocation
Government's Monitoring Mechanisms
Financial assistance is released based on Annual Work Plans and Budgets submitted by states.
MP's Concerns
The MP inquires about the possibility of earmarking a minimum budget allocation per student for essential infrastructure.
Impact of NEP
Government's Monitoring Mechanisms
The NIPUN Bharat initiative has strengthened foundational literacy and numeracy, with notable improvements in learning outcomes.
MP's Concerns
The MP seeks more information on the impact of the National Education Policy on students' learning outcomes.
- Monitoring Mechanisms
- PGI, UDISE+, PARAKH, PM SHRI School Quality Monitoring Framework, social audits
- Budget Allocation
- Released under the Samagra Shiksha scheme based on AWP&B submitted by states
- NIPUN Bharat Initiative
- Strengthened foundational literacy and numeracy
- PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024
- Covered 74,000 schools, 21.15 lakh students, and 2.70 lakh teachers
- Improvement in Learning Outcomes
- Notable improvement compared to NAS 2021