Who recognized the value of fingerprints for worker identification in India?

The recognition of fingerprints as a reliable means for worker identification in India is attributed to Sir Edward Henry. He played a pivotal role in developing the fingerprint identification system used in police work and criminal justice. His work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries established a systematic method for classifying and identifying fingerprints, which significantly improved law enforcement processes.

Henry's system of fingerprint classification became widely adopted not only in India but also influenced fingerprint identification practices worldwide. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern forensic science and highlighted the utility of fingerprints beyond mere individual identification to also include applications in various administrative contexts, especially in employment and worker identification.

Other individuals listed, such as Dr. Henry Faulds and Sir William Herschel, made important contributions to the field of fingerprinting, with Faulds recognizing its potential in crime detection and Herschel being one of the pioneers in using fingerprints for identification purposes. However, it was Henry's organized approach and establishment of a comprehensive system that specifically linked fingerprints to worker identification in India during that historical period.