Biometric Attendance Now Mandatory In Panchayati Raj Institutions Across Odisha
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A directive regarding this has been issued to all District Collectors, instructing them to ensure strict implementation of biometric attendance systems.
Officials have been asked to submit regular attendance reports generated through these systems.
The government has warned that failure to comply will invite stringent action.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 6: The Odisha government has mandated biometric attendance across all Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zilla Parishad offices.
A directive regarding this has been issued to all District Collectors, instructing them to ensure strict implementation of biometric attendance systems.
Officials have been asked to submit regular attendance reports generated through these systems.
The government has warned that failure to comply will invite stringent action. This initiative is aimed at curbing absenteeism and improving administrative efficiency at the grassroots level.
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✨The directive underscores the state’s commitment to digital governance and real-time monitoring of staff presence in rural administrative bodies. By making biometric attendance compulsory, the government hopes to foster a culture of discipline and transparency in public service delivery.