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This month, in Koraput, a district in Odisha, fingerprint attendance system has been introduced in block offices to keep a check on absenteeism. It is known fact that time attendance machines eliminate any chances of forging attendance. This is because the fingerprints of an individual are unique to them. Jaya Kumar V, the Collector was quoted as saying that unauthorised leave causes major monetary loss to the state. The Collector is hopeful that the move would ensure that the staff reports to their offices on time. A monthly report would give insight into each employee’s attendance every month and the noose would be tightened on those who would take unauthorised leave or would not adhere to work hours.

The district administration is now planning to introduce biometric attendance machines at Koraput tehsil offices.