Karnataka Government Implements Unified School Timing for Saturdays The Karnataka government has introduced a uniform school schedule for Saturdays across all government schools, effective from June 27. The revised timings, which apply exclusively to Saturdays, aim to streamline operations for both teachers and students. Under the new policy, schools will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m., replacing the previously varied local schedules that ranged from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in different regions. The decision follows feedback from educators and students, who highlighted challenges with the previous system. The digital attendance system, which requires real-time tracking via a mobile application, has led to stricter enforcement of punctuality. Previously, teachers could arrive late without facing consequences, but the new system now logs absences even for minor delays. This has caused difficulties, particularly in rural areas where students rely on government transport and may face delays due to logistical constraints. The education department emphasized that the revised schedule balances the needs of both teachers and students. Officials stated that the uniform timing ensures consistency across the state while addressing concerns about attendance monitoring. The change also aligns with the government’s broader initiative to digitize administrative processes, including the implementation of an AI-based attendance system for government employees. The updated schedule will be integrated into the existing duty application platform, ensuring all schools adhere to the new guidelines.#karnataka_government #school_education_commissioner #vikas_kishore_suralkar #digital_attendance_system #ai_based_attendance_system
