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Union MoS Nityanand Rai represented India at the UNESCAP ministerial conference in Bangkok, showcasing the country's digital civil registration successes. He emphasized innovations like DigiLocker that have improved administrative efficiency and data accuracy. Rai also met with UNESCAP's Executive Secretary to discuss regional cooperation in governance reforms. The event highlighted India's leadership in leveraging technology for responsive policy-making across Asia-Pacific.

Key Points: Nityanand Rai Showcases India's Digital Civil Registration at UNESCAP

  • Nityanand Rai presented India's digital civil registration achievements
  • Discussed DigiLocker's role in administrative reforms
  • Met UNESCAP chief to share best practices
  • Emphasized data-driven policy planning for Asia-Pacific
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Thailand: Union MoS Nityanand Rai highlights India's civil registration system's success at ministerial conference

Union MoS Nityanand Rai highlights India's DigiLocker success at Asia-Pacific ministerial conference on civil registration reforms.

"He highlighted India's success in enhancing coverage of civil registration system through digitalization – Embassy of India in Thailand"

Bangkok, June 27

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai delivered India's country statement at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Central Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific on Thursday, the Embassy of India in Thailand said.

In a post on X, the Embassy noted that the statement was delivered on the topic- 'Towards the shared vision of universal and responsive civil registration and vital statistics', which was organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok.

In his remarks, Rai highlighted the success of India's civil registration system and brought to attention innovative solutions like the DigiLocker in his speech.

As per the Embassy's statement, MoS Rai met the Executive Secretary of UNESCAP, Armida Alisjahbana and exchanged views on how India and ESCAP can work together to support other development partners in the region through the sharing of experiences and best practices.

The Embassy wrote in a post on X, "Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India, delivered the country statement at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Central Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific on the topic 'Towards the shared vision of universal and responsive civil registration and vital statistics', organized by UNESCAP in Bangkok. He highlighted India's success in enhancing coverage of civil registration system through digitalization and administrative reforms, and a robust vital statistics system for responsive policy planning and implementation."

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The official website of the UNESCAP describes it as-- "The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations".

As per the website, ESCAP works on areas such as energy, statistics, social development, Information Communication Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction, macroeconomic policy, poverty reduction and financing for development, trade, investment and innovation.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Proud to see India showcasing our digital governance success on global platforms! DigiLocker is truly revolutionary - I've used it to store all my documents securely. Hope other Asian countries can benefit from our experience 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While our digital systems are impressive, I hope the minister also discussed challenges like internet connectivity in rural areas. My village in Odisha still struggles with basic Aadhaar registration due to poor network. Progress must reach everyone!
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Amit S.
Thailand is a great choice for this conference - they have strong civil systems too. India-Thailand cooperation in tech can benefit entire ASEAN region. More such collaborations please! 🙌
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Sunita R.
Our civil registration system has come a long way since the paper era. Remember standing in long queues for birth certificates? Now everything is online - such a relief for common people like us. Kudos to the team behind this transformation!
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Vikram J.
Hope we're not just boasting about successes but also learning from other countries. Japan's family registry system or South Korea's resident registration could offer valuable insights too. International cooperation should be two-way.
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Neha P.
Digital India initiative is making us proud globally! From UPI to DigiLocker, our tech solutions are becoming case studies. But let's ensure data privacy remains strong as we scale these systems. Jai Hind! 💻🇮🇳

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