Launch of CRS Mobile App

Source: This post on Launch of CRS Mobile App has been created based on the article “Shah unveils mobile app for birth and death registration “ published in The Hindu on 30th October 2024.

Why in news?

Recently, the Union Home Minister launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app.

About the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app

1. About: CiviThe l Registration System (CRS) was developed by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.

2. Aim: To integrate technology into governance for improved service delivery.It aims to make the registration process seamless, reducing time and hassle for users.

3. Features:

i) The app allows citizens to register births and deaths at any time, from any location, and in their respective State’s official language.

Note: Under the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, all births and deaths reported from October 1, 2023, must be registered digitally via the central portal (dc.crsorgi.gov.in).

ii) Digital Birth Certificate: The app generates a single, comprehensive digital birth certificate. This document serves as official proof of date of birth for multiple uses, including educational admissions, government jobs, and marriage registrations.

iii) Centralized Database Benefits: The app’s centralized system aids in updating national databases, such as the National Population Register (NPR), and facilitates management of ration cards, property registration, and electoral rolls.

Note: NPR data was initially gathered in 2010 and updated in 2015, includes records of 119 crore residents, forming a foundational step for creating the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

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