UP Suspends Digital Attendance System in Schools Amid Criticism from Akhilesh Yadav

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the digital attendance system in state-run schools due to controversies. An expert committee, including Education Department officials and Teachers’ Union members, will address teachers’ concerns and suggest improvements. The decision follows criticism from SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav. The committee’s report will guide future actions. Key officials, including Deepak Kumar and Dr Shamuga Sundaram, attended the meeting. The digital attendance system aimed to use face recognition for marking attendance.