Biren Singh (File photo)

IMPHAL: Chief minister Biren Singh has asked MLAs and deputy commissioners from the hill districts to ensure the completion of Aadhaar enrolment by December 31.

Biren, while chairing a review meeting on the progress of biometric data collection in the hill districts on Tuesday, said he would personally monitor the exercise. He encouraged all DCs to get in touch with him if they faced any problems.

The rate of biometric enumeration in nearly all hill districts is very low in comparison with the valley districts, Biren said, adding that the process should be prioritized since Aadhaar is essential for Direct Benefit Transfer for various welfare schemes.

DCs have been asked to organize Aadhaar awareness programmes and coordinate with Manitron and In-Media, two agencies involved in the Aadhaar enrolment process in the state, for timely completion.

