Sindh Launches Student Attendance System to Reform Education

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched the Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS). He described the platform as a pioneering and transformative model for education reform in Pakistan.

The system integrates data on student attendance, school infrastructure, teacher performance, and learning outcomes. This provides officials with evidence to make informed decisions and address challenges effectively.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, CM Murad emphasised that SAMRS is more than a monitoring tool. “It is a system that allows us to make decisions grounded in data rather than assumptions,” he stated.

The system is already active in 600 schools across 12 districts. It is designed to track absenteeism, predict dropout risks, and suggest targeted interventions to keep children in school.

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The Chief Minister announced that the government is institutionalising SAMRS through a new policy. This ensures its long-term sustainability and integration into Sindh’s education governance.

The event was attended by Education Minister Sardar Shah and senior representatives from the World Bank, UNICEF, and other development partners.

Education Minister Sardar Shah called SAMRS a “game-changer.” He highlighted that 99% of schools using the system now report attendance, and 92% have implemented procedures for addressing grievances.

The World Bank Country Director praised the initiative, noting it was planned by the Sindh government and reflects its strong commitment to improving education.

The government also aims to link SAMRS with child health and protection services. The goal is to make schools centres for overall child well-being.