Govt school in Mandya first to install Face Biometric System for attendance in Karnataka
Team Udayavani, Sep 27, 2024, 10:59 AM IST
Mandya: Setting a new benchmark for government schools in Karnataka, the Government Higher Primary School in Thaggahalli has become the first in the state to introduce a face biometric system for student attendance.
Thanks to the combined efforts of parents, villagers, and the proactive School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC), the cutting-edge system was set up at a cost of Rs 1 lakh.
How Does the Biometric System Work?
The face biometric system records the details of students, teachers, and staff through a dashboard program. Attendance is logged within two seconds, capturing the time, date, and the total number of students present, including a breakdown of male and female students. This system has led to a 95% improvement in student attendance.
In the future, the school management plans to introduce a feature that will send SMS notifications to parents if their children are absent.
“The installation of this biometric system was done after discussions between the teachers, SDMC members, and the villagers. We are now waiting for the official inauguration by the Education Minister,” said Anil Kumar, an SDMC member from Thaggahalli.
“Though the government has a proposal to implement such a face biometric system, it hasn’t been executed yet. However, the SDMC members and villagers of Thaggahalli took the initiative themselves, without waiting for government funds, and installed the biometric system, making the school a model for others,” said Umesh, Field Coordinator, South Zone, Mandya.
The school, which now offers LKG and UKG classes, saw a sharp rise in enrollment post-COVID, growing from 45 students to 253. The success of the biometric system, combined with its selection under the Prime Minister’s School for Rising India (PMSHRI) scheme, has further enhanced its reputation. The central government has granted Rs 15 lakh in funding for the school’s development.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
‘I am being targeted as opposition is scared of me,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
K’taka unveils GCC policy, aims to generate USD 50 billion economic output by 2029
Not mocking Daivaradhane tradition, only telling world about Koragajja: Director Attavar
BJP leader and Vitlamudnoor GP member passes away due to illness
Mangaluru: Consumer court orders post office to refund retired teacher for unjust deduction from pension deposit
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
‘I am being targeted as opposition is scared of me,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Shah slams Rahul, asks if he knows full form of MSP
Defamation case: SC to hear Atishi, Kejriwal’s plea on September 30
K’taka unveils GCC policy, aims to generate USD 50 billion economic output by 2029
Social media is dangerous for someone like me, says Saif Ali Khan
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.