113 trained on birth, death registration in Mon

Mon, October 27 (MExN): The District Economics & Statistics Office, Mon, conducted a training and sensitisation programme on the Registration of Births and Deaths Act and the Civil Registration System (CRS) for Mon Block on October 27 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Mon.Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Wennyei Konyak, NCS, urged Registrars and CRS functionaries to stay updated on developments in the registration system and sensitise citizens on digitising birth and death certificates. He said digitisation would ensure easier access to the certificates when availing benefits from government and non-government agencies.Deputy Director of Economics & Statistics, Kezhalelhou Solo, highlighted key provisions of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act and the importance of the Civil Registration System in his opening remarks. The programme was chaired by Yhunchilo Khing, while Economics & Statistics Officer Nzambemo Kithan conducted the training and interactive session. Economics & Statistics Officer Limongi S. Ovung delivered the vote of thanks. More than 113 participants, including Registrars of Births and Deaths, village council chairmen and Anganwadi workers, attended the programme. The next phase of the training will be held on October 30 at Tizit Block in Mon district.