NIC Mizoram in association with State Home Department, Mizoram has organized a two days workshop cum hands-on training program on CForm and SForm online application. The workshop was held at Secretariat Conference Hall, New Secretariat Complex, Aizawl on 22nd and 23rd of May, 2014.

Shri Lalhriatpuia, Deputy Secretary, Home Department, Mizoram chaired the workshop program. After the Inaugural address given by Shri Lalbiakzama, Joint Secretary, Home Department, Mizoram, Shri Lalhriatpuia briefed the participants about the overall views of IVFRT project, its use and why it is important for the state as well as the country. Shri Rodingliana Chawngthu, SP, CID (SB) who is current FRO at Aizawl district also gave presentation and overviews on the required duties and conduct with penal provisions. After his speech Shri David H.Lalthangliana, OSD-cum-Under Secy., Home Department, Mizoram who is also State Nodal Officer, IVFRT gave his presentation on Govt. of India’s instruction/ policies for the implementation of IVFRT project and in detail view of CForm and SForm applications.

Shri Krishnendu Das, Scientific Officer, NIC and IVFRT State Coordinator of Mizoram, was the main resource person during the workshop, gave a detailed presentation followed by hands on training to the participants on both CForm and SForm system. With the help of FRO, Aizawl he also provided the user credentials to the participants. It was two full days program with first two sessions of the day were dedicated for presentation, discussion and hands-on training at the training server followed by registration of the participants on actual site (http://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/FormC) with approval given by the FRO. The participants have been distributed manuals in both English and local Mizo language for better understanding of the system.

The target audience on 22nd May, 2014 included representatives from Hotel, Guest House and Tour operators from districts of Mizoram while that on 23rd May, 2014 included representatives from Institutions (Secular and Religious) with and without hostel facility. Representatives from NIC, FRO office and State Home Department were also present in the workshop.

The workshop was covered by the media and an article on the same was published in the local newspaper on the following day. Also the program was telecasted on local news channels and Doordarshan for awareness of people in Mizoram.

Lalhmachhuani, Mizoram