Shillong, May 7: In a strong statement addressing concerns over Meghalaya’s poor performance in Aadhaar seeding under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Comingone Ymbon, on Wednesday warned that individuals spreading misinformation about the process will be held responsible if beneficiaries lose access to their entitlements after the June deadline.
“As of now, only 51 percent of the people in the state have completed Aadhaar seeding for NFSA, while the Government of India wants 100 percent. Some people are trying to mislead others. The whole nation has already completed 98–99 percent KYC. Why is it only Meghalaya that’s facing problems with Aadhaar seeding?” Ymbon said, expressing his disappointment over the state’s slow progress.
Criticising those who are allegedly spreading fear and false information among the public, he added, “I don’t see any problem other than some people trying to mislead our people. Those misleading should take the responsibility if the people do not receive the ration after June.”
Ymbon also pointed out that the Centre has written to the Chief Secretary of Meghalaya, highlighting the state’s alarmingly low Aadhaar seeding rate. “As of now, only Meghalaya is the lowest in Aadhaar seeding,” he said, emphasizing the urgency of the issue.
With the deadline fast approaching, the minister made a direct appeal to the public. “I request all people to kindly cooperate with the department, the government, to do this. Then the Government of India will not cut the allocation. They have given a deadline till the month of June,” he said.
Despite multiple awareness efforts, Aadhaar enrolment and seeding remain a challenge in parts of the state. In several areas, the process has been hampered by misinformation, including religious beliefs and superstitions, which have led to fear and resistance among certain communities.
The continued delay in achieving full Aadhaar seeding poses a serious threat to thousands of beneficiaries, who may be excluded from receiving subsidised food grains if the state fails to meet the national cutoff.
Also Watch
Find latest news from every corner of Northeast India at hubnetwork.in, your online source for breaking news, video coverage.
Also, Follow us on-
Twitter-twitter.com/nemediahub
Youtube channel- www.youtube.com/@NortheastMediaHub2020
Instagram- www.instagram.com/ne_media_hub
Download our app from playstore – Northeast Media Hub
, Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Comingone Ymbon, on Wednesday warned that individuals spreading misinformation about the process will be held responsible if beneficiaries lose access to their entitlements after the June deadline.){kind=link}