Shillong, April 14: Meghalaya has been honoured with two prestigious awards for the best-performing state in carrying out mandatory biometric updates (MBUs) of children and adult Aadhaar enrolment verification.
The awards were presented by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at the Aadhaar Samvaad event on April 8 at the Bharat Madapam Convention Centre in New Delhi.
“These awards are a testament to the state’s exemplary performance in strengthening Aadhaar-related services and ensuring comprehensive and accurate enrolment for children and adults across Meghalaya,” an official said.
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The awards were received on behalf of the state by Kupar War, Nodal Officer (Aadhaar), General Administration Department, Government of Meghalaya.
Commissioner & Secretary and State Nodal Officer for Aadhaar, Dr Joram Beda, expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for the achievement. He remarked, “This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment and dedication of our Aadhaar team – from field-level staff to district officials and technical staff. I congratulate everyone who contributed to this outstanding performance.”
“The GAD remains committed to working in close coordination with UIDAI and various departments to further improve the delivery and outreach of Aadhaar services in Meghalaya, ensuring that every resident has access to their unique identity and essential government schemes”, the official also said.
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(Newmai News Network)
