The Department of Economics and Statistics Office (DESO), Wokha, organized a Block-Level Training and Sensitization Programme on the Registration of Births and Deaths Act and the online Civil Registration System (CRS) at the DESO Conference Hall, Wokha on October 15. The programme, which will continue across various ranges and blocks in the district over the coming days, aims to strengthen awareness and ensure proper implementation of the registration system at the grassroots level.
Deputy Director, Economics and Statistics Department, David Khutso, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the overall objectives of the programme. He emphasized the importance of birth and death certificates in the era of digitalization, explaining their role in accessing government services, securing identity, and ensuring accurate demographic records. He also spoke on the responsibilities of registrars, village councils, and Anganwadi workers, stressing that improper registration or negligence is a legal offense with punishable consequences.
Economic & Statistics Officer, Telalou Mero, presented a detailed PowerPoint demonstration on the step‑by‑step process of registration under the CRS. He explained how births must be registered at the place of occurrence within 21 days, and deaths must be registered at the place of death within the stipulated timeframe. He further clarified that delayed registration requires additional procedures and may attract penalties, underscoring the need for timely compliance.
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The training also covered practical aspects such as: Role of Registrars – ensuring accuracy and timely entry of records. Village Councils – facilitating awareness and assisting families in completing documentation. Anganwadi Workers – supporting families in rural areas to register newborns promptly. Legal Provisions – highlighting punishable irregularities and the importance of compliance.
Officials reiterated that birth registration secures a child’s legal identity, access to education, and future entitlements, while death registration ensures rightful claims to inheritance, pensions, and social benefits. The sensitization programme aims to eliminate irregularities, promote timely registration, and strengthen the digital civil registration system across Wokha district.
