India: University of Pune teacher biometric attendance system

Hullabaloo over UoP biometric attendance system (Mid Day)

Employees say system introduced this month just another example of university authorities becoming control freaks of late... "It is just another way of having greater control on us. We just hope that a few minutes' delay doesn't get counted against us after this system becomes fully functional," said a staffer from the exam department.

Organisations ... say that it works wonders in improving the productivity of employees. Principal Shrikant Gupta of Abasaheb Garware College said that the system was operational since March in the institution. "I can say that the system has definitely improved the productivity and the teachers are more regular. They are punctual and more sincere, as it's compulsory for them to stay in for a minimum of five hours," said Gupta.