The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued directives to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children in municipal schools and ensure that birth certificates are not issued to such individuals. The move comes as part of a broader effort to address the issue of illegal migrants and their integration into public services.
Key Directives
- Education Department:
- Identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children during school admissions.
- Undertake identification and verification drives within schools to ascertain the presence of such individuals.
- Submit a comprehensive report by December 31, 2024.
- Public Health Department:
- Implement precautionary measures during birth registration to prevent issuing certificates to illegal migrants.
- Conduct drives to identify previously issued birth certificates to Bangladeshi migrants.
- Encroachment Removal:
- Zonal authorities have been tasked with taking action against encroachments made by illegal Bangladeshi migrants in their respective zones.
Background
The directives follow a virtual conference (VC) chaired by the Principal Secretary (Home), GNCTD, on December 12, 2024. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (HQ) and Deputy Commissioner (HQ), representing the MCD Commissioner.
Reporting Requirements
- All departments involved must submit an Action Taken Report to the Deputy Commissioner (HQ) by every Friday at 3:30 PM.
- Schools have been specifically instructed to finalize and share their findings by the year-end deadline.
Implications
This initiative highlights the MCD’s focus on preventing unauthorized access to public services and addressing challenges related to illegal migration. While these measures aim to streamline processes, they also raise concerns about the potential impact on marginalized communities and the need for a fair and transparent verification mechanism.
The outcomes of these efforts will likely influence future policy decisions related to migration and public service access in Delhi.