Salary deducted of 89 Jamshedpur teachers for failing to register attendance online

Jamshedpur: In a strict move to enforce accountability in the education sector, salary deductions were ordered for 89 teachers who failed to register their attendance online via e-Vidyavahini. The decision was made during a review meeting of the Education and Welfare Department held at the Collectorate Auditorium, Jamshedpur, chaired by Project Director ITDA and Deputy Development Commissioner  Aniket Sachan. Officials emphasized that online attendance registration is mandatory for both students and teachers, ensuring transparency and discipline in schools.

In addition to attendance monitoring, the meeting addressed several key educational welfare initiatives. To expedite scholarship payments, officials were directed to coordinate with bank branches to resolve delays caused by errors in bank accounts and NPCI mapping. Block Education Extension Officers (BEEOs) were tasked with facilitating biometric updates in children’s Aadhaar to prevent further payment issues. Swift resolution of bank account discrepancies was mandated to ensure timely scholarship disbursals.

Regarding bicycle distribution, all fully assembled bicycles are to be distributed in the presence of public representatives, and cycle fitters from surplus blocks are to be relocated to other areas to accelerate the process.

Officials were also directed to ensure 100% utilization of school grants for uniform distribution, DIAS enrollment, and inclusion of all students under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and Apaar program. School infrastructure improvements were also prioritized, with school grants to be utilized for ensuring better availability of drinking water, electricity, and toilets. Schools were instructed to enhance maintenance, ensure cleanliness, and promote tree plantations.

For the CM Special Scholarship Scheme, direct benefit transfers (DBT) to 7,366 students for the financial year 2024-25 were reviewed, with officials instructed to achieve 100% fund disbursal, as 78% of children had been covered so far.

The meeting was attended by District Education Officer  Manoj Kumar, District Education Superintendent  Ashish Pandey, along with BEEOs, BPOs, APMs from the Jharkhand Education Project, BACs, BRCs, JEs, and other relevant officials. These decisions aim to improve the efficiency of welfare schemes, enhance school infrastructure, and ensure that students receive timely support across Jamshedpur.