Shillong, June 21: The preparation of National Population Register (NPR), first of its kind in the world, is of immense national importance. It has been undertaken under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Citizenship Rules, 2003. Its implementation has been entrusted by the Government of India to the Registrar General of India.
The 1st Phase of this national exercise has been completed successfully in Meghalaya, during 2010 along with the Housing and House listing Operations of 2011 Census. The 2nd Phase of this exercise is the Biometric Enrolment of all Usual Residents of the age 5 years and above, during which Photograph, ten Finger Prints and two iris Images will be captured in the Biometric Camps. This NPR Biometric Enrolment in Meghalaya has been started with the Shillong Municipal Area to be followed by other areas of the State.
This historic National Population Register, a comprehensive identity database, has been created to ensure the security of the country and its citizens. It will provide a strong feeling of self identity and will prevent identity fraud. It will also result in better targeting of the benefits and services under various Government welfare schemes and programmes. All Usual Residents will get “Aadhar”, the Unique Identity Number through this NPR exercise.
His Excellency, the Governor of Meghalaya, Mr. Ranjit S. Mooshahary with his family has completed the Biometric Enrolment on 21st June, 2013 and he has expressed pride to be part of the great national exercise. He also appeal to all the Residents of Meghalaya to come forward for their Biometric Enrolment in their respective Biometric Camps on the scheduled date and time and fully cooperate with the enrolment functionaries to make the programme a grand success in the State.(SP News)
