Chhattisgarh Rolls Out Complete Online System for Birth and Death Certificates

Raipur, December 16

In a significant step towards simplifying public services, the process of issuing birth and death certificates in Chhattisgarh has been made completely online, ensuring greater transparency, ease and accessibility for citizens. Birth and death certificates across the state are now being issued exclusively through an online portal. This system has become operational following the successful implementation of the revised online portal introduced in 2023 by the Office of the Registrar General of India, New Delhi.

As per the amended Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, for all children born after October 2023, the birth certificate will be the sole valid document as proof of date of birth. This has brought clarity and uniformity to identity-related procedures. For children born before October 2023, alternative documents will continue to remain valid, as per existing provisions. In addition, birth and death certificates issued earlier in offline mode can now be securely digitised and preserved through the online portal.

Since October 2023, all birth certificates in the state have been issued online. Initial technical challenges encountered during the rollout were addressed in a timely manner, and the portal is now fully functional and technologically robust. The Office of the Registrar General of India continues to provide necessary technical support and guidance at regular intervals to ensure smooth operations.

To further strengthen this system, all Registrars of Births and Deaths across the state have been provided requisite training in portal operations. Regular district-level training programmes are also being conducted as needed, so that citizens do not face any inconvenience during the certificate issuance process.

The state government has also requested all concerned agencies to issue clear guidelines to ensure uniformity in procedures related to Aadhaar card enrollment. This step is aimed at enabling citizens to receive accurate and timely documentation without unnecessary delays.

This initiative marks an important milestone in the expansion of digital services in Chhattisgarh, enhancing administrative efficiency while placing citizen convenience at the forefront. Through this reform, residents are now benefiting from faster, safer and more reliable public services.