Adoption process
The East Khasi Hills District Magistrate has informed and reminded all the residents of the district about the mandatory procedure for adoption as per the Adoption Regulation, 2022. “According to the regulation, all adoption must be processed through the District Magistrate, the Specialized Adoption Agencies and the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO),” a statement in this regard said. Informing that any adoption carried out without obtaining an official Adoption Order from the district magistrate as per the Adoption Regulation, 2022, will be considered illegal and void, the statement has asked all concerned to seek further information or assistance regarding the adoption process from the Office of the District Magistrate and the District Child Protection Officer.
Website
The District Social Welfare Officer-cum-Member Secretary of Transgender Justice Board, West Jaintia Hills, has informed that transgender individuals can now easily obtain certificates and ID cards, and get access to various government services from the website http://transgender.dosje.gov.in that was rolled out by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently.
Job fair
The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society, Shillong, will organise the ‘Overseas Job Fair’ from 11 am on Tuesday at the State Convention Centre, Shillong. The job fair will be attended by Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and Labour Minister Shakliar Warjri as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Programme
The Directorate of Commerce and Industries will conduct a ‘Mentor Development Programme’ from 10 am on Monday at the Indian Institute of Management, Umsawli.