Biometric system to record attendance of CSA teachers

Kanpur: Biometric identification system had been fixed in Chandra Shekhar Azad Agriculture University to ensure punctuality and discipline among staff. The machine had been installed in all outstation centres.
“We often used to get complains that teachers and other staff do not report on time. The university has Krishi Vigyan centres in 18 districts, where teachers are appointed and they ought to stay there.In order to keep a check on their presence and timings, vice-chancellor Munna Singh decided to install biometric identification system in all kendras,” university spokesman Naushad Khan said.
Staff member will have to record attendance three times a day during working hours. The system had been installed in the Central Library at Kanpur. “We have observed that now the staff members have become cautious. They come 10 minutes before their official reporting time. It has proved to be a relief for students,” Khan said.
He added that they are planning to install more biometric systems in administrative offices, which include comptroller office, registrar’s office and V-C office. In near future, these systems will also be fixed in all departments of the university.