Agricultural workers seek withdrawal of biometric attendance under rural employment scheme
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural Workers’ Union is calling for the removal of mandatory biometric attendance for rural employment schemes. They argue that poor digital infrastructure leads to wage losses for workers.
Why it matters
It highlights the digital divide and the challenges of implementing high-tech monitoring in rural areas where infrastructure is lacking.
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural Workers’ Union has urged the Union government to withdraw the mandatory biometric attendance system for workers employed under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G], contending that it has deprived the employment of thousands of workers.
The article focuses on the grievances of a labor union and frames the government policy as 'anti-worker'.
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