The Punjab government has launched a state-wide attendance-tracking system under its Mission Samrath 4.0 program, aimed at enhancing foundational learning in government schools. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that parents will now receive daily SMS alerts regarding their children's attendance, including notifications for each absence. This initiative is designed to improve regular attendance and classroom engagement, with specific measures in place for prolonged absences. The education budget has been increased to ₹19,279 crore to ensure that funds are effectively utilized in classrooms. The program will particularly focus on ensuring that students in grades 3 to 8 achieve proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. AAP Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia emphasized the importance of this initiative in ensuring that every child is in school daily and learning effectively.