Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education to Implement Biometric Attendance in All Madrasas

GG News Bureau
Lucknow, 4th July. The Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education has announced the introduction of biometric attendance systems for teachers at all 16,000 registered and 560 aided madrasas across the state. Currently, this digital system is operational at 171 aided madrasas. Officials have stated that all registered and aided institutions under the board will be equipped with the biometric system within a year.

The implementation of biometric attendance is expected to address issues of absenteeism and fraud, thereby improving the quality of education and administration in madrasas. Officials from the minority welfare department emphasized that integrating technology in educational institutions, especially madrasas, is a significant step towards modernization and efficiency.

Department Director J Reebha said, “The Board has mandated the implementation of biometric attendance systems in madrasas across the state. Additionally, CCTV cameras have been installed near biometric machines to further prevent fraudulent activities. This directive, which initially faced opposition, has now been largely accepted due to the department’s stringent enforcement.”

Reebha also mentioned that the next phase would involve mandating biometric attendance for all students in madrasas.