With rest of the country, the second and final phase of Census, which is called population enumeration, begins in Nagaland with enumeration of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio at his official residence today. After enumeration, Chief Minister Rio appealed to all the citizens of the State to extend full support to the census officials by furnishing correct information. He said, the introduction of Unique Identity, UID Card would remain a permanent identifier right for all individual and would dispose the need for a person to produce multiple documentary proofs of his identity for availing of any government service or private services like opening of a bank account, issuance of passports and driving licenses. Mr. Rio further urged the people to cooperate with the census officials and to avoid double enumeration. A team of Census functionaries led by Director of Census Operations Hekali Zhimomi, along with Deputy Commissioner of Kohima were present at the time of enumeration.
News On AIR | February 9, 2011 8:08 PM
Second phase of Census begins in Nagaland