Shillong, Oct 14: Meghalaya has been recognised as the Best Performing State in Verification of Adult Aadhaar Enrolment at the national level.
Commissioner & Secretary and State Aadhaar Nodal Officer Joram Beda said the recognition highlights the state’s commitment to ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient Aadhaar enrolment for all its citizens. He said this milestone stems from a reform adopted in May 2023, under which the State began verifying all new adult Aadhaar enrolment requests linked to Meghalaya, regardless of where they were generated across the country.
Every enrolment packet containing a Meghalaya proof of address is automatically routed to the respective district and sub-district, where it is verified by the designated official through the government portal, he said.
“This system has improved accuracy, strengthened public trust, and greatly reduced the risk of fraud and misuse, thereby creating a safer and more reliable Aadhaar ecosystem for citizens,” he added.
Beda said that the General Administration Department (B) has played a pivotal role in coordinating district-level efforts, monitoring progress, and ensuring seamless execution of the verification process.
Congratulating the team he said the recognition is the result of the collective dedication and hard work of the Deputy Commissioners, BDOs, District Supervisors, and Operators, alongside the seamless coordination by GAD (B). He also thanked the UIDAI Regional Office for guidance, support, and handholding.
The award was formally received on behalf of the State by Shai Kupar War, Aadhaar Nodal Officer, GAD(B), during the Aadhaar Samvaad event held to mark the inaugural Aadhaar Day at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Kothaguda on September 29.
