The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced plans to introduce a digital attendance system in schools and recruit teachers to address staff shortages as part of broader education reforms.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education Engineer Umair Naeem Advocate, where officials discussed school monitoring, recruitment and administrative improvements.
Digital Attendance System to Begin in 50 Schools Per District
Under the new initiative, the Education Management Information System (EMIS) will initially install its attendance application in 50 primary schools in each district within 15 days.
The government aims to extend the digital attendance system to all educational institutions across AJK by March 2027.
Officials have also been directed to make all 1,900 installed biometric attendance devices fully operational within seven days. Currently, 1,700 devices are functional, while the remaining 200 require attention.
Government Plans to Recruit More Teachers
The meeting also directed the education department to identify vacant teaching positions, including senior general line teachers, science teachers, headmasters, computer instructors and subject specialists.
The vacancies will be referred to the Public Service Commission after determining the relevant recruitment quotas. Authorities will also accelerate regular and ad hoc appointments under existing rules.
Action Ordered Over Class IX Results
During the meeting, the education minister expressed concern over the unsatisfactory Class IX examination results from the previous academic session.
He directed the relevant inquiry committee to submit its recommendations without further delay.
The measures are part of the AJK government’s efforts to improve educational standards through modern technology, transparency, better school monitoring and administrative reforms.
