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Digital Rollout Stalls: Schools Grapple with Tech Glitches
2 Apr
Summary
- Online student attendance marking delayed due to MIS portal technical issues.
- Teachers report ongoing staff shortages exacerbate new system implementation.
- System expected to be operational by next week after resolving glitches.
Government schools commenced their new academic session with the intended introduction of an online attendance marking system. This initiative, part of the MIS 2.0 project, was designed to send automated SMS alerts for students absent for three consecutive days.
However, the rollout faced immediate technical issues, preventing its scheduled start on the first day. Teachers have also highlighted persistent staff shortages as a major obstacle, with several schools severely understaffed. This lack of regular personnel makes the implementation of new digital systems particularly challenging.
Despite these hurdles, district education officers have been directed to ensure the immediate implementation of the attendance module. Schools are required to update attendance on the e-Punjab portal within two hours of class commencement. The system is now projected to become fully operational by next week, pending the resolution of the current technical glitches.
