The Punjab Education Department has made Online Attendance mandatory in all government schools across the province. The decision applies to both students and teachers.
Officials said anyone who fails to mark Online Attendance will be treated as absent. This rule is now effective in all public schools in Punjab.
The move aims to improve transparency and maintain accurate records. Authorities believe digital tracking will reduce errors and ensure better monitoring.
Strict Action for Non-Compliance
The department has warned of strict action against schools that fail to follow the policy. All Chief Executive Officers have been instructed to ensure full compliance.
Schools must update records on the School Information System Punjab regularly. Any delay in uploading Online Attendance data will be taken seriously.
Officials said some schools were slow in updating admissions and attendance records. The education secretary has expressed concern over these delays.
Authorities have made it clear that all data must be complete and accurate. Missing or incorrect entries will not be accepted.
Deadline and Monitoring
April 20 has been set as the final deadline for updating all required information. Schools must ensure that all student and teacher records are entered on time.
Providing false or incomplete data may lead to action under the Punjab Employees Efficiency Discipline and Accountability Act. Officials said accountability rules will be strictly applied.
Monitoring teams will visit schools to check compliance. Head teachers will be held responsible for any issues found during inspections.
Purpose of the Initiative
Officials said the introduction of Online Attendance will improve record-keeping in public schools. It will also help authorities track daily attendance more efficiently.
The system is expected to reduce chances of fake or missing records. It will also support better decision-making in the education sector.
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Overall, the initiative aims to strengthen management and improve transparency in Punjab’s school system.
