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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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