Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
In a significant step toward strengthening school monitoring, the Punjab government is set to launch a new system under which parents will receive an SMS alert if their child is absent from school.
The government is set to launch the next phase of Mission Samarth starting today to implement these measures. Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and program in-charge Manish Sisodia will be present at the launch event. The system aims to improve student attendance and ensure greater parental involvement in their child’s education.
Additionally, details regarding teachers’ leave or absenteeism will be monitored and made available to the District Education Officer (DEO), ensuring greater accountability in schools.
Punjab Tops National Education Rankings
The Education Department claims that Punjab secured the top position nationwide in the PARAKH 2024 survey, marking a significant achievement in the education sector. Following consistent progress over the past three years, the government is now advancing to the next phase of Mission Samarth.
Officials stated that substantial improvements have been made in the last four years, with several new initiatives introduced in schools that are already yielding positive results.
Key Achievements Highlighted
The department also outlined major milestones:
- Punjab’s education budget has increased to ₹19,279 crore.
- Under the ambitious ‘School of Eminence’ scheme, 118 modern schools have been established.
- Principals and teachers have received international-level training in Singapore, Finland, and IIM Ahmedabad.
- More than 14,500 new teachers have been recruited.
- Punjab ranked at the top in NAS 2024.
- A record number of government school students have cleared competitive exams like JEE Main.
These developments, officials say, reflect the state’s strong push toward transforming its education system and maintaining its leading position in the country.