Amit Shah Suggests That Preserving Birth And Death Certificate Data Can Enhance Development Planning

The Indian government is planning to introduce a bill in Parliament that aims to link data related to birth and death with electoral rolls and the overall development process, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Janganana Bhawan', the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Shah emphasized the importance of census data as the foundation for the development agenda. He highlighted that digital, complete, and accurate census figures can have various benefits, and planning based on this data ensures that development reaches the most vulnerable segments of society.

Shah proposed that by preserving birth and death certificate data in a specialized manner, development projects can be planned more effectively. The envisioned bill would connect the death and birth registers with electoral rolls, streamlining the process for updating the voters' list. When a person turns 18, their name would automatically be included in the electoral rolls, while the information of a deceased individual would be transmitted to the Election Commission, initiating the process of removing their name from the list.

Officials explained that the bill would also amend the Registration of Birth and Death Act of 1969, facilitating matters such as the issuance of driving licenses and passports, as well as providing government welfare scheme benefits to eligible individuals. Shah highlighted