Meghalaya launches online database for residents working and studying abroad

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 13, 2024

The Meghalaya Government has decided to create a central database of professionals/students from the state who are temporarily living abroad which could be referred to, in case of emergency situations for facilitating repatriation and safe return of such professionals/ students to Meghalaya.

In a notification issued on Monday, the Government observed that there are many professionals and students from Meghalaya who are temporarily working/studying in foreign countries in different fields.

However the Government does not have any data of such professionals/ students who are living abroad, as there is no central data base for reference. In the absence of a central database of professionals/ students, it was very difficult for the Government to get the proper information on the numbers of residents who were stranded during emergency situations like war, violence, etc. in such countries.

The Governor of Meghalaya notified, with immediate effect, that all professionals/ students who are planning to go abroad for work/ studies, or working / studying abroad may furnish all details pertaining to their name, contact details, permanent address in Meghalaya, details of parent/ guardians, address in the foreign country etc. through online mode on meghalayaone.gov.in, in order to facilitate smooth and speedy evacuation/ return during the time of emergency/ crisis. Although not mandatory, professionals/ students are encouraged to register and share the above details.

Information furnished by such professionals/ students will be kept strictly confidential and not for public viewing and will be referred to only during emergency situations.