Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Odisha Government to Use AI to Monitor Employee Attendance
The Odisha government is using Artificial Intelligence, like AI cameras, to keep track of government employees' attendance and work.
This is to make sure people arrive on time and do their jobs well.
The system will begin in two government buildings and then spread to all offices.
If employees aren't working well, they will be reviewed and could be asked to retire early.
The government also discussed how to reduce corruption and improve project execution.
Odisha government plans to use AI for monitoring government staff attendance.
The AI system will start in Lok Seva Bhawan and Kharavel Bhawan before expanding.
The government aims to improve punctuality, efficiency, and address corruption.
Monthly reviews will assess employee performance, potentially leading to early retirement.
District collectors will review project implementation, including land acquisition.
- Who
- The Odisha government and its employees are involved.
- What
- The Odisha government is implementing AI-based attendance verification for employees and plans to improve efficiency and combat corruption.
- When
- The decision was made at a recent all-secretaries meeting.
- Where
- Implementation will start in Lok Seva Bhawan and Kharavel Bhawan in Odisha.
- Why
- To improve punctuality, efficiency, and address corruption within government.
- AI Implementation Focus
- Attendance verification
- Initial Locations
- Lok Seva Bhawan, Kharavel Bhawan
- Governmental Goal
- Improve efficiency and combat corruption
- Employee Evaluation
- Monthly performance reviews
- Possible Action
- Early retirement for non-performers
- Monitoring Method
- AI-based system