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Some of those who voted YES had this to say:
• Yes, if the boss reaches first.
• Yes. Some workable system must be put into place. It will work only if it is implemented properly.
• Yes. It’s a good start. But if this most basic thing cannot be applied efficiently, than there is not much hope left for Naga governance.
• Yes, definitely to some extent.
• Yes. Employees will no longer have the privilege to practice proxy instead they would have to be present at the in order for them to mark themselves present.
• Yes, in so far as it is strictly implemented. No, in so far as it is taken casually. Much depends on the enforcement.
• Yes, along with strict system of checking it.
• Yes, if he or she does not login and log out the person won't get pay and it’s fair.
• Yes, but along with the quality service made out of dedication and sacrifice for the productive result.
• Yes. But one has to install and implement it.
• Yes. It must be a mandatory.
• Yes, perhaps but for 6 months tops?
• I'm sure it will work to some extend.
• Yes. Yes. Yes. Positively, all of our Kohima employees are getting busier than never before. District level stuff drawing salary with just few days work in office and silently adopting work at home culture is creating too much inconvenience to the public in times of need. More to do.
• Yes. If it is carried on with genuine interest and determination. There is precedence which shows that employees attend office when such measures are enforced. We all hear stories about how during a particular Chief Secretary's tenure secretariat staff used to attend offices regularly on time and about how during another Chief Secretary's time such rules gets relaxed and employees go back to square one. Thus, a lot depends on the leadership at the top especially when work ethics among most of our government employees is zero. Government servants being the ones who act as the link between the government and the people such measures will ensure effective governance and service delivery. But for this to happen, the biometric machines installed in the secretariat must be functional. And that is the most important one! For long Naga public have suffered a lot due to absenteeism by government employees. It is therefore heartening to see our CS enforcing this measure. He deserves our appreciation and support. Hope, it does not fail like in the past. Hope, it is not just a knee jerk response to the State Lokayukta crackdown on absenteeism in Nagaland government offices. Hope, it will help cultivate a sense of work culture amongst the government employees. Let it be the beginning.
• For a start, Absolute necessity, not just the biometric system but the people managing that will have to be accountable. To be present on time and finishing work on time, not before it. The office as a channel is to make the needs of citizens smooth so the service rendered and the service receiver will benefit from both.
• Discipline
• No one can escape from the so called biometric... Even our dear attached fellow.
Some of those who voted NO had this to say:
• No. It may deter for a while but in the long run this is not the solution. Right from the selection process, it is imperative that people who are committed to good governance and public service must be selected. Administrative work and public service cannot be on the basis on merit alone, one needs to take into consideration the interest, conviction, aptitude and commitment of the individual.
• No, because fear never leads to positive change. Rather, the government must find a long term solution so that the officers themselves will feel duty bound to give their best.
• No use in Nagaland ‘country.’
• NO! I have thought a lot about this subject. Sometimes I feel strict attendance record is necessary. Sometimes it seems kind of dictatorial. We need to understand two things. First, there are many employees who neglect even their basic duties though their attendances are impressive. Second, there are sincere, honest and hard-working employees. Biometric attendance makes no distinction between the two. It puts all employees under the unproductive category. What is expected from government employees? A clean attendance record or quality performance? Should we not also consider the importance of a good work environment and study how best to utilise human resources? Bureaucrats and ministers call meetings only to threaten the employees with consequences of absenteeism. They think it is the panacea to every problem of government departments. Take the example of a recent government order. Government employees cannot comment on policies of the government. So, once you become a government employee, your Fundamental Rights are censored.
• No guarantees...until an employee understand the rules and ethics of his/her appointment.
• No. No Work No Pay should be first implemented for the Ministers and AHODs/HODs.
Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say:
• It doesn't even matter if it works. These are forms of surveillance, governance, and control. Workers are not machines and this clearly does not take into consideration various circumstances under which a worker may not be able to turn up for work. A problematic approach
• Good question... I should say biometric attendance alone cannot improve governance and service delivery
• I don’t think, a simple yes and no could justify the magnitude of the question asked...
• It will be expensive to maintain in the long run hence not an effective way to mitigate the issue. The government should instead upgrade its delivery processes by adopting modern methodologies, one which tracks not only efforts of individuals but also be used to measure cost and time.
• What is bio metric? From the time I've heard of it should already have been in exercise everywhere but just talk, discussion and popular votes ain't gonna do the job. If experts think it can contain regularity in Nagas, then, implement it.
• It is only one on the many ways to solve the issue... it has to be first instilled in our culture .being discipline should become a part of our society n culture
• Some People might think and believe that bio metric will improve the service. But me a humble citizen after so much of observances opinion is that, these are technology, anytime it will fail and data entered will be missed out. These are advantages as well as disadvantages. People should understand and know their responsibilities. If people are honest we don’t need all these. But because we create problems so our society and people are taking this step. But if the attendance is given only in the morning it's of no use. Even if an individual put their biometric in the morning, irresponsible workers will go out, roam around and put attendance back and go home. People's mindset for work should change first. If we want real system then first good buildings, CCTV cameras and then biometric. Just a thought, Face scanning can be good later. I pray and believe our government is doing a great work for our people's benefit. God bless you all.
• It's happening. Drive to work and sign in and leave. Come back only when it's time to sign out. "No work, no pay" is not as simple as it looks.
• "No work no pay" is not a new thing. So many legal cases had reached the Supreme Court in the past. If "yes" please say a few words on how this will improve governance. I think it will be good to exchange views.
• Not a holistic solution… however it a gr8 first step to ensure attendance. Subsequent steps of setting targets to employees and holding them accountable will come a long way in betterment of the government departments.
