AI-enabled facial recognition system to monitor student attendance in Govt. schools
5 days, 5 hours ago

AI-enabled facial recognition system to monitor student attendance in Govt. schools

The Hindu  

The attendance of students in all government and aided schools in the State will be monitored by Artificial Intelligence enabled facial recognition system from the academic year 2025-26. Facial recognition attendance system will also help monitor the number of students benefiting from government schemes such as the distribution of eggs, mid-day meals, shoes, and socks. Recently, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his 16th State Budget, announced that the attendance of children will be monitored under ‘Nirantara’ programme based on Face Recognition Technology. Trilok Chandra, Commissioner, of Public Instruction, said, “ In the facial recognition attendance system, we have given importance to protecting the data and privacy of the students.

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AI system to track staff attendance in Chandigarh’s government schools
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AI system to track staff attendance in Chandigarh’s government schools

Hindustan Times  

The UT education department has launched a new AI-based app for staff in government schools to mark their attendance. A soft launch of the app was done on Thursday to fine tune the system as the system will now be officially launched and implemented Friday onwards. All employees in Chandigarh’s government schools will have to use the AadhaarBAS app for …

GHMC saves Rs 1.5 crore using AI tech for attendance
9 months ago

GHMC saves Rs 1.5 crore using AI tech for attendance

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation announced on Thursday that the recently implemented AI-driven, mobile-based facial recognition biometric attendance system for sanitation, entomology, and veterinary staff has increased transparency and reduced wage expenditures. In a press release, the corporation reported that the average monthly expenditure on sanitation wages decreased to ₹31 crore from ₹33.5 crore following the replacement of the …

Soon, all government employees in Andhra Pradesh to log their attendance via facial recognition app
2 years, 2 months ago

Soon, all government employees in Andhra Pradesh to log their attendance via facial recognition app

The Hindu  

The State government on Monday mandated 'attendance by photography' for all its employees across the State, starting from the Chief Secretary to the village-level officer. Jawahar Reddy mandated that every government employee mark his/her attendance as per the new directive in order to provide transparent, efficient and time-bound services to the public. They include the State Secretariat, offices of heads …

Attendance system based on Aadhaar
2 years, 6 months ago

Attendance system based on Aadhaar

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In an attempt to avoid manipulations and irregularities by employees in marking attendance, many organisations, especially central government offices and agencies are shifting to Aadhar enabled biometric attendance solution. Covid pandemic has thrown challenges in terms of attendance and access solutions and these devices support advanced connectivity options that make it appropriate for challenging outdoor applications, said Pankaj Vijay, …

Ludhiana: Biometric attendance system for all govt school staff by month end
5 years, 2 months ago

Ludhiana: Biometric attendance system for all govt school staff by month end

Hindustan Times  

deepa.sharma@hindustantimes.com HT Image To keep a check on latecomers and absentees, the state government has decided to introduce biometric attendance system for all staff in the 1,527 government schools of the district by the end of this month. Confirming the details, district education officer Rajinder Kaur said, “Biometric attendance system will be introduced in all government schools of the district …

Privacy fears as India police use facial recognition at rally
5 years, 2 months ago

Privacy fears as India police use facial recognition at rally

Al Jazeera  

In a first, Delhi Police use facial recognition software to screen crowds at Modi rally, raising surveillance concerns. Police in the Indian capital of New Delhi used facial recognition software to screen crowds at a recent political rally – a first for India – raising concerns about privacy and mass surveillance amid nationwide protests against a new citizenship law. The …

Privacy fears as India police use facial recognition at rally
5 years, 2 months ago

Privacy fears as India police use facial recognition at rally

Al Jazeera  

In a first, Delhi Police use facial recognition software to screen crowds at Modi rally, raising surveillance concerns. Police in the Indian capital of New Delhi used facial recognition software to screen crowds at a recent political rally – a first for India – raising concerns about privacy and mass surveillance amid nationwide protests against a new citizenship law. The …

1.5 crore UP primary school kids to use biometric attendance
5 years, 6 months ago

1.5 crore UP primary school kids to use biometric attendance

India TV News  

After making yoga compulsory for students in government-run primary schools, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to implement biometric attendance systems for over 1.5 crore children enrolled in 1.5 lakh primary schools within the next six months. Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Minister Satish Dwivedi has made the announcement that students can now "put their thumb impressions between 8 a.m. and …

UP govt to implement biometric attendance system for 1.5 crore primary school kids
5 years, 6 months ago

UP govt to implement biometric attendance system for 1.5 crore primary school kids

India Today  

After making yoga compulsory for students in government-run primary schools, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to implement biometric attendance systems for over 1.5 crore children enrolled in 1.5 lakh primary schools within the next six months. Sweepers also have to mark attendance every day Dwivedi said that instructions have been issued to Panchayati Raj officials to ensure sweepers clean …

US school looks to bring in facial recognition technology to combat gun violence
6 years, 8 months ago

US school looks to bring in facial recognition technology to combat gun violence

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We shake our heads that we’re having to …

Biometrics system in schools sparks row
10 years, 6 months ago

Biometrics system in schools sparks row

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s decision to introduce biometrics in schools to monitor the attendance has sparked a war of sorts between teachers’ unions and the Education Department. While Mr. Naidu’s plan is to strengthen the school education system by bringing in an effective attendance monitoring system, the proposal has not gone down well with a section of teachers who …

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