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Nagpur's Sanitation Workers Caught Skipping Duties Despite Face Recognition Attendance
9 Nov
Summary
- Face recognition attendance system reveals 63-83% efficiency across zones
- Many workers mark attendance but disappear from assigned sweeping beats
- Midday attendance checks introduced to ensure on-field presence
In October 2025, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) implemented a face recognition attendance system for its sanitation workers to monitor their punctuality and presence on city roads. However, the data from the new Geo-Fencing Attendance System has exposed significant lapses in on-ground presence, with efficiency ranging between 63% and 83% across the ten zones.
The Gandhibagh zone topped the chart with 82.81% attendance, followed by Hanuman Nagar (68.58%) and Dhantoli (74.01%). On the lower end, Lakadganj recorded only 63.5% attendance, followed by Aashi Nagar (64.4%) and Dharampeth (70.42%).
Despite the improved attendance figures at the start and end of duty hours, officials found that cleanliness levels in several areas remained unsatisfactory. Many workers were marking their 'in' and 'out' attendance but disappearing from their assigned sweeping beats during working hours.
To counter this, the NMC's IT department has now introduced a midday attendance component under the face recognition system. Sanitation workers will be required to mark attendance three times daily - at the beginning, midday, and end of their shifts - to ensure consistent on-field presence throughout working hours.
