On Thursday, Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains launched Mission Samrath 4.0, a pivotal initiative in the state's ongoing education revolution, known as 'Sikhya Kranti.' This program introduces a comprehensive attendance tracking system, allowing parents to receive daily SMS alerts about their child's attendance, aiming to boost accountability and classroom engagement. The Punjab government has significantly increased its education budget to ₹19,279 crore (approximately $2.3 billion USD), ensuring funds are effectively utilized in schools. Under this initiative, the state seeks to enhance foundational learning for students in grades 3 to 8, with a focus on reading, writing, and mathematics. Punjab has already achieved top rankings in the PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) survey, surpassing national averages in foundational learning by 18% in grade 3 and 26-28% in grade 6. The mission aims to scale proven teaching practices and improve school infrastructure, ensuring that every child receives quality education and support.