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AI, GIS-enabled Kartavya-KAAMS app launched for attendance of school teachers, staff
Karnataka launched the Kartavya-KAAMS app, an AI and GIS-enabled facial recognition tool to track attendance of teaching and non-teaching staff. Attendance is mandatory twice daily from duty locations starting in 2026-27, with data flowing to department dashboards and HR/payroll processes. The move has been welcomed by teachers and SDMC, though privacy concerns were raised by some officials.
Why It Matters
The app aims to improve attendance accuracy and streamline payroll and performance analysis, but raises concerns about data security and privacy for staff.
Timeline
5 Events
SDMC support and plan for future facial recognition for students
May 12, 2026
G. Umesh Gangavadi, State president of SDMC, said the government is planning to implement a facial recognition attendance system for school children. He noted that teacher attendance is important and supported implementing facial recognition for teachers before students.
Public reaction: privacy concerns raised by headmaster
May 12, 2026
The move was welcomed by teachers and the School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC). A Bengaluru headmaster expressed concern about potential leakage or hacking of personal information and urged safeguards to protect staff data.
Mandatory attendance from academic year 2026-27
May 12, 2026
From the academic year 2026-27, attendance using Kartavya-KAAMS becomes mandatory for all teaching and non-teaching staff at their place of duty.
Kartavya-KAAMS app launched for attendance of teachers and staff in Karnataka
May 12, 2026
The Kartavya-KAAMS app is launched as an AI- and GIS-enabled facial recognition mobile application to register attendance of teaching and non-teaching staff. Staff are required to register attendance twice daily from their duty location. State government employees can download the app and log in using the KGID number registered in HRMS. Attendance is captured via secure facial recognition, reflected on the department dashboard, and reports are sent to higher authorities. The system uses GIS and AI to reduce irregularities and supports teacher performance analysis, assignment of teachers, rationalization of staff, and salary payments.
Budget announcement: Kartavya-KAAMS to be implemented in all departments
2025
In the State Budget for 2025-26, the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that Kartavya-KAAMS would be implemented in all departments.