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

Mr. Lalhriatpuia, Deputy Secretary, Home Department, Mizoram chaired the workshop program. After the Inaugural address given by Mr. Lalbiakzama, Joint Secretary, Home Department, Mizoram, Mr. Lalhriatpuia briefed the participants about the overall views of IVFRT project, its use and why it is important for the state as well as country.

Mr. Rodingliana Chawngthu, SP, CID (SB) who is current FRO at Aizawl district also gave some presentation and overviews on the required duties and conduct with penal provision etc. After his speech Mr. 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 application.

Mr. Krishnendu Das, Scientific Officer, NIC and IVFRT state coordinator of Mizoram was the main resource person during the workshop gave a detail 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.

The program was two full days program with each day divided as follows. First two sessions of the day was for presentation, discussion and hands-on training at the training server with the following session user registration of the participants in 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 about the system.   

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

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