Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday unveiled the new Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app, developed by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, to simplify and expedite birth and death registration processes. The mobile app, designed as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?s Digital India initiative, is aimed at making registrations accessible, efficient, and available in multiple languages.
In his announcement on social media platform X, Shah emphasized that the CRS app embodies Modi's vision of integrating technology with governance, stating it will allow citizens to register births and deaths "anytime, anywhere, and in their state's official language," reducing processing time significantly.
The app, introduced with a short video demonstration, highlights features such as online digital certificate delivery, digitisation of legacy records, and ease of use without added financial responsibilities for states.
How the CRS App Works:
- Downloading and Login: Registrars can download the CRS mobile app from the Google Play Store. They log in using their credentials, complete a captcha, and verify via an OTP sent to their registered mobile number.
- Interface and Menu: The app?s home screen displays options for birth and death registrations. Additional functionalities, like stillbirth, adoption, profile management, and payment options, are accessible from the menu.
- Birth and Death Registration: To register a birth, the user selects ?Birth? and enters details like date of birth, address, and family information. Death registrations follow a similar process under the ?Death? section.
- Certificate Generation: After completing registration and payment, the app generates digital birth or death certificates, which can be downloaded directly from the CRS app.
The launch marks a significant step toward digitizing civic processes, reducing paperwork, and improving accessibility for citizens across India.
