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Nagaland Digitizes Birth & Death Records for Better Citizen Services

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has launched a project to digitize old manual birth and death certificates. This initiative aims to modernize vital records management, improve data accuracy, and provide faster public access to essential documents. The move follows the state's introduction of online registration in 2022 and will see a full transition away from manual certificate issuance. Officials state that only genuine certificates will be digitized to build a comprehensive and secure database for the state.

Key Points: Nagaland Launches Digitisation of Old Birth, Death Records

  • Digitisation of old manual certificates
  • Streamlined service delivery & data access
  • Informed public policy decisions
  • Transition to 100% online system
  • Secure & authentic vital records database
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Nagaland CM launches digitisation of old birth, death records to boost citizen services ​

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio launches digitisation of old manual birth & death certificates to modernize records, streamline services & ensure data security.

"The initiative would significantly streamline service delivery, ensure accurate and efficient data management, and improve citizens' access to essential documents. - Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio"

Kohima, Jan 31

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially launched the digitisation of old manual birth and death certificates, marking a major step towards modernising vital records management in the state. ​

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the initiative would significantly streamline service delivery, ensure accurate and efficient data management, and improve citizens' access to essential documents. ​

He added that the digitisation process would also help the government make informed public policy decisions. ​

The Chief Minister commended the Department of Economics and Statistics for its efforts and urged citizens to ensure the timely registration of births and deaths. ​

In line with the directive of the office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Nagaland government had introduced online registration of births and deaths in April 2022. ​

The digitisation of old manual records aims to fully integrate historical data into the online system, ensuring authenticity, security, and long-term accessibility. ​

The Department announced that manual certificate issuance will soon be discontinued, with the state transitioning to 100 per cent online registration and digitisation. ​

The move is expected to reduce paperwork and provide faster, more reliable services to the public. Officials clarified that only genuine certificates issued by authorised registrars and supported by official records will be digitised. ​

The Department has appealed to the general public to avail themselves of the facility through the RGI portal to help build a comprehensive and secure database of vital records for Nagaland. ​

The launch took place at the Chief Minister's office in Kohima in the presence of Akunu S. Meyase, Secretary to the government of Nagaland, Department of Economics and Statistics, Neidilhou Keditsu, Director of Economics and Statistics, and other departmental officials. ​

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in public data management, this is crucial. Accurate vital statistics are the backbone of good governance and planning. Hope other states with similar challenges follow Nagaland's lead.
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Nikhil C
Good initiative, but the real test is implementation in remote districts. Will there be enough awareness campaigns and help desks for people in villages who aren't tech-savvy? The government must ensure no one is left behind.
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Priyanka N
Finally! This will save so much time and hassle. I remember running around for weeks to get a death certificate for a property transfer. Going digital is the need of the hour. Hope the portal is user-friendly.
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Robert G
Streamlining citizen services through technology is always a positive development. Security of this sensitive data will be paramount. Hopefully, they have robust cyber security measures in place.
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Meera T
A welcome move for sure. But I hope they also focus on improving the internet connectivity in the state. What's the use of an online portal if people can't access it reliably? Infrastructure must keep pace with such schemes.

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