Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Facial Recognition tech

 Facial Recognition tech, body cams to monitor CET in state

The state government is deploying cutting-edge technologies such as facial recognition, body-worn cameras, and live-streaming mechanisms to vigilantly monitor the Common Entrance Test (CET). This robust digital surveillance framework is designed to eradicate impersonation and other malpractices that have long plagued the admissions process for professional, technical, medical, and other higher education courses. The initiative signals a determined push to leverage technology as a guardian of fairness, authenticity, and integrity within a high-stakes academic ecosystem.

By integrating these advanced monitoring tools at exam centers, authorities aim to create a secure, transparent environment that minimizes human errors and circumvents corrupt practices. The adoption of facial recognition is particularly pivotal, allowing real-time verification of candidates’ identities against registered records. Meanwhile, body cams and live feeds facilitate continuous oversight, not only deterring cheating but empowering exam administrators to promptly intervene when suspicious activities are detected. The state’s approach reflects a broader trend toward adopting tech-enabled governance in public education, aiming to uphold meritocracy and restore confidence among stakeholders.

My Take:

A. Re: Moon Shot
"All over a city, to catch suspected persons, using Facial Recognition technology... a startup or L&T Smart World and Communications, which installed the first 10,000 CCTV cameras in Hyderabad, will combine facial recognition with other biometric data to manage public health crises. Telangana is poised to be a world pioneer in this technology-driven data governance model."

Reflecting on this from my past blog, it’s fascinating to see how the conceptual groundwork laid years ago about facial recognition tech and real-time surveillance is now being pragmatically applied in exam monitoring. The leap from using tech for urban safety to enforcing exam ethics is a nuanced evolution, yet rooted in the same principle: that technology can be an impartial overseer, countering human fallibility and malevolence. The state's initiative to fuse facial recognition with live feeds and body cams echoes the integrated systems I envisioned for broader governance challenges, reinforcing how foresight in tech deployment is essential in navigating complex social issues. I appreciate how this application extends beyond crime or health monitoring into ensuring educational integrity, a domain often compromised by traditional oversight.

B. Exam Malpractices No More
"Via a live CCTV feed, predict the readiness of the center based on past incidents and current live events. Issue alerts about malpractice attempts using learnings from historic data patterns. Track all devices and issue proactive directives through instant anomaly alerts."

Reading this earlier post brings home the importance of not just deploying cameras or recognition software but integrating them with intelligent alert systems that learn and adapt. The state’s CET monitoring initiative resonates with this holistic approach, which claims to preempt malpractices through continuous awareness, not reactive measures. My blog challenged the reactive, often arbitrary measures like cardboard boxes on student heads—a practice both draconian and ineffective—advocating instead for data-driven, technology-empowered supervision. The live technology ecosystem described today is a testament to such visionary thinking. It vindicates my position that leveraging IoT frameworks and machine learning for exam monitoring is not just practical but necessary in an era where cheating techniques evolve rapidly.

C. Congratulations Shivansh Sethi & Ankita
"Night vision all over cities or embedded into drone cameras, plus facial recognition software linked with the Aadhar biometric database, could instantly identify citizens with high temperature, prompting automated alerts for virus testing and tracking their movement."

While this blog primarily addressed public health surveillance during a pandemic, the technological underpinnings—facial recognition, biometrics linking, automated alert dispatches—mirror the exact functionalities now being harnessed in CET monitoring. The practical crossover of this tech from pandemic control to exam integrity reveals its multi-dimensional utility. It underscores a vital lesson I've often reiterated: digital governance tools, when responsibly adapted, can serve diverse public needs from health crises to educational fairness. Additionally, it hints at the necessary safeguards around privacy and citizen rights, given that similar data-intensive practices are at play across sectors. These parallels deepen my conviction that tech governance must be accompanied by transparent protocols and ethical frameworks.

Call to Action:
To the State Education Authorities and Examination Boards: This is a pivotal moment to showcase how technology can uphold fairness and meritocracy in our educational system. I urge you to continually enhance these monitoring frameworks by integrating AI-driven anomaly detection and ensuring transparency with all stakeholders—students, parents, and educators. Additionally, implementing a clear privacy policy and grievance redressal mechanism will nurture trust and prevent misuse. Please consider publishing periodic reports about the outcomes and improvements achieved through this tech deployment, thus fostering public confidence in the process. The possibilities are immense; let’s collaborate to ensure a future where education is not only accessible but impeccably fair.

With regards, 

Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in

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