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

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