Shillong, April 14: The Government of Meghalaya has been honoured with two prestigious awards by the Unique identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at the Aadhaar Samvaad event held on 8 April 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, New Delhi.
Meghalaya was recognised in the two categories, Award for Best Performing State in Carrying Out Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUS) of Children, and Award for Best Performing State in Verification of Adult Aadhaar Enrolment.
These awards are a testament to the State’s exemplary performance in strengthening Aadhaar-related services and ensuring comprehensive and accurate enrolment for both children and adults across Meghalaya.
The awards were received on behalf of the State by Shri Shai Kupar War, Nodal Officer (Aadhaar), General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Meghalaya.
Dr Joram Beda, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya and State Nodal Officer for Aadhaar, 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 General Administration Department remains committed to working in close coordination with UIDAl and various departments to further improve the delivery and outreach of Aadhaar services in Meghalaya.
This ensuring that every resident has access to their unique identity and to essential government schemes, said the Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, General Administration Department (B).
