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18 July 2026

Registrar General of India (RGI) scrutiny of birth/death records

The topic concerns the implementation of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the use of e-governance systems to ensure transparency and accountability in civil registration, which are core themes in GS2 and GS4.

2 min read Day 2 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Registrar General of India (RGI) has mandated strict scrutiny of digitised birth and death records to prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Concerns identified include compromised credentials of registrars due to unauthorized sharing of user IDs, passwords, and OTPs.
  • New security measures include mandatory verification against original registers, uploading of supporting documents, and district-level approval for digitisation.
  • The RGI has mandated the use of e-signatures by district registrars to ensure accountability and maintain an audit trail.
  • The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, amended in 2023, makes online registration on the Central Civil Registration System (CCRS) portal compulsory.
  • For births on or after October 1, 2023, the digital birth certificate serves as the primary document for various services including education and government employment.
  • The surge in demand for digital copies is linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, where birth certificates are required as identity proof.
  • The Union Home Ministry plans to introduce further amendments to the 2023 Act to tighten provisions regarding delayed registrations.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 6 in Civil Registration System (CRS) Reforms and Security, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Civil Registration System (CRS) in the context of e-governance and the challenges associated with the digitisation of legacy records. 150 words
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  2. The digitisation of vital statistics is a cornerstone of modern public policy. In light of recent concerns regarding the integrity of the Central Civil Registration System, evaluate the measures required to ensure the security, authenticity, and traceability of digital birth and death records. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (as amended in 2023), which of the following is true regarding digital birth certificates for children born on or after October 1, 2023?

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