GMOA writes to President requesting to issue NIC numbers to children at birth

September 27, 2021 at 3:12 PM

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has proposed the issuance of National Identity Card (NIC) numbers to children at the time of their birth. 

In a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the GMOA pointed out that issuing a NIC with the same number on or before the age of 16 years will further strengthen children’s rights and wellbeing. 

The GMOA highlighted 5 key aspects in which the initiative would benefit the children as well as the future generations of the country. (NewsWire)