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Karnataka Orders Night‑Time GPS Tracking for All Government Employees
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM
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The Karnataka state government has mandated that all its staff be tracked via GPS during night hours, aiming to improve safety and accountability.
The Karnataka government issued a directive that every government employee must have their location monitored through GPS during night hours. The order, announced by the state administration, applies to staff across all departments who are on duty after sunset.
Officials said the measure is intended to enhance the safety of employees who work late and to provide a reliable way to verify attendance and movement. By using the existing mobile devices or dedicated trackers, the administration hopes to reduce instances of absenteeism and improve overall accountability.
Implementation will begin shortly, with departments instructed to integrate the tracking system into their routine monitoring processes. Compliance will be reviewed regularly, and any lapses may be addressed through internal disciplinary mechanisms.
The policy reflects Karnataka's broader push towards digitising governance and leveraging technology for better service delivery and employee management.
Officials said the measure is intended to enhance the safety of employees who work late and to provide a reliable way to verify attendance and movement. By using the existing mobile devices or dedicated trackers, the administration hopes to reduce instances of absenteeism and improve overall accountability.
Implementation will begin shortly, with departments instructed to integrate the tracking system into their routine monitoring processes. Compliance will be reviewed regularly, and any lapses may be addressed through internal disciplinary mechanisms.
The policy reflects Karnataka's broader push towards digitising governance and leveraging technology for better service delivery and employee management.