One day sensitization program on C-Form and S-Form was organized at Hotel Ram International, Puducherry on 29.07.2013 for the hoteliers, hospitals and educational institutions of Puducherry Union Territory. The event was inaugurated by FRRO, Chennai. The eRegistration software which was used to register the participants is the first of its kind. FRO, Puducherry appreciated NIC’s support in computerizing the registration process.
District FRO’s portal was inaugurated by Sh. Ravikumar, Superintendent of Police, Special Branch, Puducherry. This portal will facilitate all the IVFRT services in single window. Sh. Ravikumar emphasized the importance of online submission of C-FORM and S-FORM. He also briefed about the roles and responsibilities of hoteliers and institutions.
Sh. V. Suresh, Technical Director and IVFRT State Coordinator for Tamilnadu & Puducherry highlighted the key modules of IVFRT project. He also explained the implementation strategies to the participants and clarified their queries. FRRO, Chennai emphasized the hoteliers, institutions and hospitals for their contribution by performing their duty of furnishing foreigner’s information electronically as the main concern is our National Security. He stressed that all hotels, institutions and hospitals should comply with the legal requirement and should register with RRO/ FRO for online C-FORM submission immediately. He appreciated NIC for the continuous and effective support.
Theme address was delivered by Sh. S Manivannan, STD & Additional SIO, NIC, Chennai explaining NIC’s role in contributing through the development and implementation of National eGovernance projects to the various ministries/ department. During the event, general procedures and regulations to be followed for the smooth functioning of C-FORM and S-FORM applications were also briefed. NIC-IVFRT team members Sh. S.A. Vijayakumar, SSA, Sh. K. Ravi, SSA and Sh. K. Anandan, SA demonstrated various IVFRT modules and their detailed features. Regional Registration Officer, Puducherry welcomed the gathering of dignitaries and participants.
