Karnataka, India, is set to implement the Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System (KAAMS) starting May 1, 2024. This innovative system will replace traditional biometric attendance methods with a mobile application that requires employees to mark their attendance through selfies taken within office premises. The move aims to enhance accountability and streamline the attendance process for over 500,000 government employees and nearly 1.5 million contractual workers across various departments. The government has identified issues with the existing biometric systems, which are susceptible to misuse, including damage and workarounds that obscure attendance irregularities. To ensure accessibility, 'Kartavya' devices will be available at key government buildings for those without smartphones. The system, developed by the Centre for e-Governance under the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), is geofence-enabled, making it difficult to bypass location checks. Initial trials have shown promising results, with 1.3 lakh employees already using the platform, indicating a significant shift toward tech-driven governance in Karnataka.