Shillong: The Meghalaya government has instructed all Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers to submit their daily attendance using the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) app.
The Meghalaya State Education Mission Authority (SEMAM) has issued an order mandating that all SSA teachers submit their daily attendance through the TIMS app.
This measure aims to address the issue of inconsistent attendance of SSA teachers, which has compromised transparency and administrative efficiency.
The directive requires all SSA teachers across the state to register for and actively use the TIMS app for attendance submission. Accurate attendance records maintained through the app will be linked to the release of salaries via the Payroll and Employee Management System (PEMS).
“The TIMS app is a vital tool in ensuring teacher presence in schools, and it aligns attendance records with the timely disbursement of salaries,” the order stated.
Meanwhile, the District Mission Coordinators (DMCs) have been directed to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with the directive.
The order, issued by State Project Director Swapnil Tembe, has been disseminated to all Deputy Commissioners and District Mission Coordinators for immediate implementation.
The directive comes amidst an ongoing indefinite sit-in protest by SSA teachers, who are demanding a 100% salary increase and the transfer of 13,000 SSA teachers from the State Implementation Society to the Education Department.
While acknowledging the teachers’ demands, the Meghalaya government has clarified that immediate resolution of these issues is not possible due to financial limitations.
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Taking note of the concerns of the SSA teachers, Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma stated that the state government is working towards finding a solution in a fair and sustainable manner.
