In a bid to keep a tab on teachers, Shweta Sharma, District Panchayat President in Gariaband district, provided funds for Biometric Attendance Machines for the schools of 35 Panchayats under Chhura block.
Notably, a sum of Rs16 lakh had been sanctioned under the 13th Finance Commission of which Sharma is utilising ten percent in promoting education covering installation of biometric machines, construction of community building and cement concrete road.
She claimed that with the help of biometric attendance it would be easier to track the regular presence. She suggested teachers who can mark their attendance either through finger prints or showing cards.
Also, she said such an effort will provide more teaching hours to the students which in turn will enhance their performance.
Officials claimed the standard of education in tribal belts is constantly deteriorating. Complains regarding the late arrival of teachers in their respective schools is often raised by the Public Representatives.