Birth & Death Registration

India’s birth and death registration system is a critical administrative mechanism to systematically register vital events with the objective of accurate demographic data for planning and policymaking. Enacted under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, the system is meant to create official records of all births and deaths in the country, making it easier to access social services, legal entitlements, and statistical estimates. India has made substantial progress toward universal coverage through the incorporation of digital technology and centralized databases such as the Civil Registration System (CRS) over the years, although issues such as underreporting and non-uniform record-keeping continue to be problematic, particularly in rural and distant areas.

Uttarakhand Birth-Death Registration Manual

Civil Registration System (CRS Portal)

Beneficiary:

Public

Benefits:

Accurate demographic data for effective planning and policy formulation, improved healthcare planning, and resource allocation. It ensures legal recognition of individuals, facilitating access to social services, education, and employment.