Sources said that the department was left with no other option as it has failed to achieve the expected attendance outcome, even after conducting frequent raids in various government schools during the past six months.
Helping the Poor (Deccan Herald)
Currently, funds under these schemes are disbursed through post offices or co-operative banks. The beneficiaries were facing difficulties in accessing their branches, which are mostly situated in talukas.
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...and more corruption (Times of India)
Jaiswal issued suspension orders of these health employees following a series of complaints received from NMC health committee chairperson Alka Dalal. She has many times pointed out that although the biometric machines installed at various zones have brought down proxy attendance since the workers have to be physically present, they continue to remain missing in their wards during work hours and are only seen at the ward offices at the designated time to mark their in-out time.
