Railway Board directs zones to install biometric attendance or facial recognition system for station staff – Here’s whyThe Railway Board has mandated the installation of biometric attendance systems or facial recognition technology at stations across 17 zones to combat irregularities in overtime claims. This decision stems from concerns raised by the Vigilance Directorate regarding duty swapping and improper overtime claims by station staff. The Central Vigilance Commission recommended...
more... these measures to improve accountability and link attendance records to overtime allowance claims. While the Board emphasizes strict adherence to these recommendations, some station masters express concerns that the new system could lead to unintended consequences, such as increased overtime costs.
Railway Board ne 17 zones ke general managers ko station staff ke liye biometric attendance machines ya facial recognition system install karne ka order diya hai. Ye order Vigilance Directorate ki recommendations ke baad aaya hai, jisme station masters ka duty swapping aur overtime claims mein irregularities ke baare mein dikkat...
more... thi. CVC ne biometric system lagaane ki salah di hai taki attendance records ko overtime allowance claims se link kiya ja sake aur system mein accountability badh sake. Board ne yeh bhi kaha hai ki in recommendations ko strictly follow karna chahiye, lekin kuch station masters ka yeh bhi kehna hai ki yeh measures counterproductive bhi ho sakte hain.