TURA: To increase the enrolment of Aadhar in the state, one-day Training cum Workshop programme was conducted by the Officials of UIDAI, Regional Office, Guwahati, for Aadhar Enrolment at Circuit House, Tura on Tuesday. The training programme was organised for all the Nodal Officers, EROs and Planning Branch for the entire districts of Garo Hills region by the General Administration Department, Meghalaya, Shillong in collaboration with the West Garo Hills District Administration, Tura.
In his brief address, West Garo Hills DC Ram Singh informed that Aadhar is one of the most important programme since enrolment of Aadhar is mandatory and is necessary to provide one’s identity as a resident of India and also for all purposes like for students to avail their scholarships and also to avail various government schemes and services by the people. He said that all those involved in the enrolment should work in close coordination including the nodal officers and to inform the people in advance so that all the residents of the districts are covered during the enrolment drive.
Joint Secretary, General Administration Department, Meghalaya Shillong, Hazel B Sangma informed that the training is being done as per the directions of the Chief Minister in order to increase Aadhar enrolment in the state and advised the Nodal Officers and technical persons to try to understand the necessary guidelines, procedures required for generating Aadhar number since they will be the implementing agencies in their respective districts.
