Kohima, Jan 31, 2026: In a significant move towards modernising public administration and enhancing citizen services, Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio on Friday officially launched the digitisation of old manual birth and death certificates at his office chamber in Kohima.
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| Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio with officials of the Department of Economics & Statistics during the launch of digitisation of old manual birth and death certificates at the CM’s Office, Kohima. |
The initiative marks a major milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to strengthen digital governance and improve the management of vital public records. By converting decades-old manually maintained birth and death records into a secure digital format, the government aims to ensure easier access, greater accuracy, and long-term preservation of essential demographic data.
The launch programme was attended by Akunu S. Meyase, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Economics and Statistics; Neidilhou Keditsu, Director of Economics and Statistics; along with other senior officials of the department. The officials briefed the Chief Minister on the scope and implementation plan of the digitisation project, which is expected to be carried out in phases across all districts of the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Rio underscored the importance of embracing technology to improve governance and public service delivery. He noted that the digitisation of historical records would not only enhance transparency and efficiency in administrative processes but also make essential documents more accessible to citizens.
The Chief Minister said birth and death certificates are among the most important legal documents required for a wide range of purposes, including education, employment, property matters, inheritance claims, social welfare schemes, and identity verification. Digitising these records, he added, would significantly reduce the time and effort involved in retrieving old documents while minimising the risk of loss, damage, or inaccuracies associated with manual record-keeping.
Officials from the Department of Economics and Statistics stated that the initiative forms part of Nagaland's broader e-governance agenda aimed at integrating technology into public administration. Once completed, the project is expected to streamline certificate issuance processes, improve record management, and facilitate quicker access to vital information for both citizens and government agencies.
The digitisation drive is also expected to contribute to better demographic data management, enabling more effective planning and policy formulation. By preserving historical records in digital form, the government aims to safeguard valuable information for future generations while ensuring that citizens can access essential services with greater ease and convenience.
With the launch of the initiative, Nagaland joins a growing number of states leveraging digital technologies to modernise public records systems and deliver more efficient, citizen-centric governance.
