Births and Deaths Bill Passes Amid Protests, But What Does It Mean for India's Data Infrastructure?
The passage of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha without debate has sparked heated reactions from opposition members.
The bill aims to amend provisions of the 1969 law to encourage timely registration of births and deaths by making delayed registration more stringent. A Data Driven Approach or a Slippery Slope?