The Sindh government has launched a new digital monitoring system called the Student Attendance Monitoring System (SAMRS) to improve student accountability and strengthen transparency across public schools in the province.
Chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, the meeting introduced SAMRS as a major education reform initiative aimed at identifying the causes of absenteeism and improving academic performance in government-run schools.
According to Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the new attendance system is part of the Sindh Early Learning Enhancement Through Classroom Transformation Project, developed with support from the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education.
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In its initial phase, SAMRS will be rolled out in 600 schools across 12 districts of Sindh. After the trial period, the program will expand to cover all public schools in the province.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah described the initiative as an important milestone in integrating technology with governance. He emphasized that the system would enhance monitoring, accountability, and performance at both student and teacher levels.
“The Student Attendance Monitoring System will help us understand why children miss school and how to ensure consistent participation,” said Murad Ali Shah. “This step will ultimately improve learning outcomes provincewide.”
