Chandigarh, Dec. 29 -- Panjab University (PU) is set to introduce QR code-based smart identity cards for its faculty and non-teaching staff in the coming weeks. University officials stated that the move is designed to modernise campus security by digitising official records and tightening controlled access across the university grounds.

While students are excluded from this initial rollout, authorities confirmed the system will start with faculty and staff before a wider implementation is considered. Registrar YP Verma noted that a formal launch is planned soon. "We will begin by issuing a few cards to senior officials as a trial run. Once we are satisfied with the system's functionality, it will be extended to other faculty and staff me...