New Delhi, April 10 -- Punjab has launched Mission Samrath 4.0, a new phase of its school education reform programme, with a focus on attendance-linked accountability and strengthening foundational learning outcomes.

The initiative was unveiled by Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains along with AAP leader Manish Sisodia.

A key feature of the programme is a state-wide attendance tracking system under which parents will receive daily SMS alerts about their child's presence in school. The system includes escalation mechanisms for prolonged absenteeism, aimed at improving attendance and continuity in learning.

The reform builds on Punjab's top position in the PARAKH 2024 assessment and seeks to transition from national leadership t...