India's Digital Leap: CRS App to Register Birth & Death

The Digital India initiative, launched by Home Minister Amit Shah, aims to streamline birth and death registration processes in India's official language. It aligns with the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023.

Launch and Purpose

Launched by Home Minister Amit Shah under Digital India initiative
Developed by Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India
Part of broader digital governance transformation
Aims to streamline birth and death registration processes
Enables registration in state's official language
Supports anytime, anywhere registration capability
Aligns with Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023
Mandatory digital registration for births and deaths from October 1, 2023
Connected to central portal dc.crsorgi.gov.in
No additional financial burden on states for operation

App Features and Functionality

Available on Google Play Store for Android devices
Secure login system with user ID and password
OTP verification for enhanced security
Digital certificate delivery system
Online digitization of legacy records
Menu options include Birth, Death, Still Birth, and Adoption
Profile management capabilities
Integrated payment system
Direct certificate download feature
Interface available in multiple regional languages
Streamlined registration process with digital forms
Immediate certificate generation post-payment

Strategic Benefits and Impact

Creates centralized database for vital statistics
Facilitates National Population Register (NPR) updates
Supports updating of ration cards and electoral rolls
Simplifies proof of birth for various services
Reduces bureaucratic hurdles for citizens
Enhances efficiency in government services
Supports property registration processes
Aids in marriage registration documentation
Improves data accuracy for governance
Contributes to Digital India vision

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