- The techniques and means by which the government machinery operates on essential issues are well known to Indian residents. Although the government is intended to provide quality services to citizens at every level, what happens on the ground runs counter to the stated goals. There was a time when the fundamental red tape that defined any government department made it difficult for ordinary people to complete necessary tasks. As the country grew as a result of all-around advances, the administration underwent welcome adjustments, with the fundamental goal of serving the people taking precedence over the laxity of previous years. But the scourge of corruption persists.
PC: Aiman J. Chishti
- Ask any concerned citizen how corruption typically tests one’s patience to acquire even a simple official activity such as obtaining a genuine certificate. This is the deep malice of sin that penetrates everything. Yet, concentrated efforts to introduce the digitalization of government operations have had a significant positive impact on the country’s administration. The implementation of the Aadhar unique identification number has greatly aided residents in receiving a variety of intended social assistance measures, including direct cash payments. Of course, the internet’s widespread penetration and reach, as well as smartphones, have come in handy. It is worth noting that India now has roughly the same number of Aadhar cards as its population.
- Over the last decade, this has become a go-to identity paper as a result of a continuous government effort. Nevertheless, with Parliament approving the Registry of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2023 this week, competition is on the way. The significant amendment to the original 1969 law is the inclusion of the birth certificate as a required document for admission to educational institutions, voter lists, government posts, and so on. The list is lengthy, daunting, and unending. Obtaining the certificate requires the Aadhaar numbers of parents and informants; obtaining the Aadhaar number necessitates the certification. This will result in a vicious exclusionary spiral for the poor, who are also data-poor. These obstacles will be inconvenient and torturous for wealthier citizens.
PC: Renu Baliyan
- The goal of improving the database of registered births and deaths is unexceptional, to be sure. But why burden citizens with new obligations? First and foremost, consider why the civil registration system performs differently in different states. As a result of disparities in governing mechanisms. Indeed, prosperity has a significant impact on intra-state variations. Bribe demands are frequent throughout the world, as previously stated. Worryingly, CRS offices can be dispersed, understaffed, and unhelpful. To succeed in its ambitions, the government must assure major changes in the registration infrastructure. In retrospect, the government must also ensure that citizens are not subjected to extra obstacles and risks as a result of contradictory policies.
