Kohima: The Department of Economics and Statistics in Wokha held a block-level training session on October 15 at the DESO Conference Hall. The event focused on the Registration of Births and Deaths Act and the online Civil Registration System. Officials plan to run similar sessions across the district in the coming days to boost grassroots compliance.
Deputy Director David Khutso opened the meeting by stressing that digital certificates are mandatory for government services and identity verification. He warned that village councils, registrars, and Anganwadi workers face legal risks for negligence. "Improper registration and negligence could attract legal consequences," Khutso said.
Economics and Statistics Officer Telalou Mero walked attendees through the technical side of the CRS. Births and deaths must be recorded at the site of occurrence within 21 days. Waiting longer triggers extra paperwork and potential fines. Mero urged participants to prioritize these deadlines to avoid penalties.
The training detailed specific roles for local partners. Village councils must push awareness and help families gather documents. Anganwadi workers should assist rural families with newborn registration. Proper documentation ensures children get legal identities for school and future benefits, while death registration remains vital for inheritance and pension claims.
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