BJD opposes Odisha government’s proposal for biometric attendance for college students

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticized the Odisha government's plan to implement biometric attendance for college students, calling it an intimidation tactic. The party argues that the government should focus on improving basic educational facilities instead.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader political debate over educational policy and the balance between administrative discipline and student welfare.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticised the Mohan Majhi Government’s move to introduce a biometric attendance system (biometric identity-based attendance) for college students alleging that it was an attempt intimidate students in the name of discipline.
The article gives significant space to the opposition's critique of the ruling government's policy.
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