Punjab's Mission Samrath 4.0: SMS Tracking for Learning

Punjab has launched Mission Samrath 4.0 . This program aims to boost student learning. It began on April 9, 2026 . Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the initiative.

SMS Attendance Tracking System

A new SMS system will track student attendance. Parents will receive daily alerts. This connects schools and homes directly. Minister Bains called it a key part of Punjab's 'Education Revolution'. The state aims for global learning standards.

Increased Education Budget

The education budget for 2026-2027 is ₹19,279 crore . This is a rise from ₹12,657 crore in 2021-2022. Funds will go directly to classrooms. This supports facility upgrades and teaching methods. Punjab ranked first in the national PARAKH survey.

Mission Goals and Impact

Mission Samrath 2026-2027 targets foundational learning. It aims to close learning gaps. This affects nearly 12 lakh students. Students in Grades 3 through 8 are included. The program promotes proven teaching methods.

Officials Detail Changes

Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Manish Sisodia spoke about the changes. School facilities have been upgraded. Schools with 100+ students have security and sanitation staff. Schools with over 500 students have site administrators.

Program Reach and Performance

Mission Samrath 4.0 involves 12 lakh students. It also includes 70,000 teachers. Students in Grades 3 to 8 will master core skills. Punjab's Grade 3 foundational learning is 18% above the national average. Grade 6 performance is 28% higher.

Key Program Elements

The program uses level-based teaching. Students are grouped by learning ability, not age. This strategy led to Punjab's PARAKH survey ranking. The government released a compendium of 38 classroom practices. These are proven methods to share.