BSNL’s New Face Recognition Attendance: Employees Demand Funds for Smartphones
NEW DELHI – Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s recent implementation of a face recognition feature in its mobile attendance application has sparked a demand from employees for financial assistance to purchase compatible Android smartphones. The National Federation of Telecom Employees (NFTE) has formally appealed to BSNL’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) to sanction a “reasonable amount” for this purpose.
The updated system, which mandates face recognition for marking attendance, necessitates the use of Android devices. However, the NFTE highlighted that not all employees possess such devices, particularly those in lower pay scales, who would be “forced to purchase the Androids with necessary facilities”.
In a letter dated July 15, 2025, the NFTE’s General Secretary, Chandeshwar Singh, also pointed out the need for training for unskilled workers to operate the new system, stating that “Action is necessary in this respect”. The union emphasized that the upgrade, referenced in a BSNL communication from July 8, 2025, has created an unforeseen financial burden and training requirement for a segment of the workforce.
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