Digital technology has played a significant role in controlling proxy attendance among teachers in Meghalaya. Here are some ways in which it has helped:

• Biometric attendance systems have been implemented in schools, allowing for accurate tracking of teacher attendance.
• GPS-enabled tablet devices have been provided to teachers to mark their attendance and also to submit daily reports on their teaching activities, which ensures they are physically present in the classroom.
• Real-time monitoring of teacher attendance is now possible through the use of digital technology. School administrators can keep an eye on attendance and take action against those who are found to be engaging in proxy attendance.
• Digital technology has also enabled the creation of a centralized database of teacher attendance, which can be used to monitor attendance trends and identify schools or teachers in need of additional support.
• In addition, digital technology has facilitated peer reporting mechanisms and strong oversight mechanisms that make it difficult for teachers to escape scrutiny while simultaneously acting as a deterrent against proxy attendance.

Overall, the use of digital technology has improved accountability and transparency in teacher attendance, reducing the number of instances of proxy attendance in Meghalaya’s schools.