In a significant move towards enhancing digital governance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app. Developed by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, this initiative aims to streamline the process of birth and death registrations across the country.
A Step Forward in Digital India
Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a Digital India, the CRS app is designed to simplify registrations, making them quicker and more accessible. It offers support in various regional languages, ensuring that all citizens can utilize its features effectively.
Streamlined Registration Process
The CRS app allows users to register births and deaths anytime, anywhere, contributing to a more efficient system. By digitising legacy records, it aims to create a paperless environment, significantly reducing the time required for registration while also alleviating the financial burden on state governments related to the app's maintenance.
Amit Shah highlighted the initiative on X, stating, “Under PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s Digital India vision to integrate technology with governance, launched the Civil Registration System mobile application.” He also shared a video tutorial demonstrating the app’s functionalities.
Under PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's Digital India vision to integrate technology with governance, launched the Civil Registration System mobile application today.
This application will make registration of births and deaths seamless and hassle-free by allowing citizens to register… pic.twitter.com/6VFqmIQXL9— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 29, 2024
Key Features of the CRS App
The user-friendly app is part of the government's ongoing commitment to making essential services more accessible. Here are some key features and functionalities:
- Download and Access: Registrars can easily download the app from the Google Play Store.
- Secure Login: Upon installation, registrars log in using their unique user ID and password, complete a captcha, and verify their identity with a one-time password (OTP) sent via SMS.
- Comprehensive Management: The app’s home screen offers options for managing registrations related to births, deaths, stillbirths, and adoptions.
- Main Menu Features: Accessible via a hamburger icon, the main menu includes sections for 'Birth,' 'Death,' 'Still Birth,' 'Adoption,' 'Profile,' and 'Payment Details.'
- Easy Registration: To register a birth, users select 'Birth' and input details such as the child’s date of birth and family information. A similar procedure is followed for death registrations.
- Digital Certificates: After filling in the necessary information and payment details, users can download digital certificates for both birth and death directly from the app.
The launch of the CRS mobile app signifies a pivotal advancement in India’s efforts to integrate technology into everyday governance, enhancing the overall efficiency of essential services.
With inputs from Reuters
Image Source: Multiple agencies
© Copyright 2024. All Rights Reserved Powered by Vygr Media.
