Evaluating the Performance Grading Index: Digital Infrastructure and Education in Post-Pandemic India The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant differences in how schools across India accessed and used digital learning resources. While some schools were able to shift to online instruction more easily, others faced challenges related to connectivity, computer facilities, and teacher preparedness. These differences highlighted an important question for education policymakers: how can the readiness of schools to support technology-enabled learning be assessed more effectively? India's Performance Grading Index (PGI) provides a framework for assessing the performance of states and union territories across different areas of school education. Examining its infrastructure-related indicators offers an opportunity to understand how digital access, school facilities, and teacher readiness contribute to educational development. What Is the Performance Grading Index?