was approved by both Houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha passed the bill on August 1, followed by the Rajya Sabha's approval through a voice vote on August 7.
Starting from October 2023, the Birth Certificate is recognised as the sole document necessary for accessing various important services, such as enrolling in educational institutions, obtaining a driving license, compiling voter lists, acquiring an Aadhaar number, registering marriages, and securing government employment, among others. “It will help create database of registered births and deaths which eventually would ensure efficient and transparent delivery of public services and social benefits and digital registration," the Home Ministry said while announcing the new Act.
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