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Lok Sabha Debuts Seat-Based Digital Attendance System for MPs

Multi Media Devices on MPs’ benches promise faster attendance marking, providing tighter seating order for the Monsoon session.

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Overview

  • MPs will use bench-installed MMDs to record attendance via card, PIN or biometric verification from July 21 to August 21.
  • The traditional lobby register remains in place during the Monsoon session to give MPs time to adapt to the electronic system.
  • Ministers and the Leader of Opposition are exempt from marking attendance and continue to receive daily allowances.
  • The initiative is part of Speaker Om Birla’s broader drive to modernize Parliament proceedings with paperless technology.
  • Feedback collected during the Monsoon session will inform full implementation planned for the Winter session.