MP Teachers Get E-Attendance Relief

The school education department in Madhya Pradesh is set to introduce a new system to provide relief to teachers who face genuine difficulties in marking their e-attendance on time. This move comes amid opposition from teachers over the mandatory e-attendance system.

The department will delegate powers to cluster principals to consider requests from teachers under their areas. In cases involving valid and practical difficulties, principals will be able to grant relaxation for delays in marking e-attendance.

According to the department, about 98% of teachers are marking their e-attendance every day. Given the high compliance rate, the department has decided to delegate limited powers to cluster principals to address genuine difficulties faced by teachers.

Technical difficulties will be taken into consideration, and the guidelines to be issued for cluster principals will clearly specify the circumstances in which a practical approach can be adopted and relief can be granted for delayed e-attendance.

The department said genuine technical or practical difficulties will be taken into consideration. However, action will continue to be taken against teachers who habitually fail to mark e-attendance on time or attempt to misuse the system.

In a related development, the department has also decided to pay teachers whose salaries were withheld or deducted in June due to issues related to e-attendance. However, the decision will apply to teachers who have been regularly marking e-attendance in July and August.

Salary deductions will continue for teachers who habitually report late or fail to mark their e-attendance. This move is expected to provide relief to teachers who have been facing difficulties due to the e-attendance system.

The introduction of the e-attendance system was aimed at improving attendance and accountability among teachers. However, it has faced opposition from some teachers who have raised concerns about the technical difficulties and the impact on their salaries.

The school education department's decision to delegate powers to cluster principals is seen as a positive step towards addressing the concerns of teachers. It is expected to improve the overall attendance and accountability among teachers, while also providing relief to those who face genuine difficulties.

In conclusion, the school education department's move to provide relief to teachers who face genuine difficulties in marking their e-attendance is a welcome step. It is expected to improve the attendance and accountability among teachers, while also addressing the concerns of teachers who have been facing difficulties due to the e-attendance system.