In an effort to improve the education system, the Government of Sindh has approved a new digital attendance system for schools across the province.
The decision was made in a meeting led by Murad Ali Shah.
🆔 Unique ID for Students
Under this new system:
- Every student will get a unique ID number
- Schools will keep more accurate records
- Attendance tracking will become easier and faster
This step will help fix missing or incorrect student data.
📱 Attendance Through Mobile App
With the new system:
- Teachers will mark attendance using a mobile app
- Attendance will be updated daily in real time
- Data will be directly connected to a central system
This will replace the old manual registers.
📊 Real-Time Monitoring
The system will also include:
- Live dashboards at district and provincial levels
- Alerts if a student is absent for many days
- Quick action to prevent dropouts
This helps authorities respond immediately.
💰 Government Support
To make things easier:
- Teachers will use their own mobile phones
- Internet/data costs will be covered in school budgets
So teachers won’t have to pay extra.
🎯 Main Purpose
The government wants to:
- Improve student attendance
- Reduce dropout rates
- Increase responsibility in schools
Officials believe this will improve overall learning.
🎓 Additional Plan
The cabinet also discussed:
- Giving 20,000 scholarships to public university students
- Focusing on skills needed for the digital world
🧾 Final Words
This new digital attendance system is an important step toward modern education in Sindh.
With real-time tracking and quick alerts, the government hopes to keep students regular in school and improve learning outcomes.
