State and national level database of births and deaths, new law to come into force from Oct 1

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023 that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage or appointment to a government job will come into force from October 1.

The law will eventually create a database of births and deaths at national and state level, thus ensuring transparency in delivering public services and social benefits. The new law will help in adding provisions of digital registrations and electronic delivery of certificates, ensuring easy registration of births and deaths.