Dimapur, Sep. 26 (EMN): In accordance with the cabinet decision on Mar. 8 2018 which directed all departments to introduce Aadhaar enabled Biometric Attendance System (BAS) for all government employees, the Water Resources Department (WRD) on Wed. installed the system which was formally launched by the Advisor of WRD, Namri Nchang in the Directorate of Water Resources office, Kohima.
A DIPR news update informed that BAS was installed to improve efficiency, transparency in monitoring the attendance, leave record and overall working environment in the department.
speaking at the launching programme, the Advisor Water Resources, NamriNchang expressed happiness at the government’s initiative to introduce the biometric system in all the government offices which will help in maintaining accuracy of attendance of all the employees. He encouraged all the staff to cooperate and make good use of the new system.
The Chief Engineer Water Resources Department, Tsuktinungsang commented that with the installation of the BAS, an old chapter has closed and a new one has begun with an intention to react fast with the changes that is taking place.
He reminded the staff that their performance and APAR will be reflected from the new system and therefore, encouraged all to be sincere and efficient in their duties. He acknowledged the department of information technology and communication, and Syscom Technology for assisting the department in installing the system.