Study-abroad dreams hit by birth certificate delays: BMC corporator seeks annual audit to prevent further disruptions

Several corporators highlighted that the delay in birthday certificates is derailing study-abroad plans, visa applications for scores of residents, and document problems

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The Hindu — National →

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Prelims-testable facts

01The BMC has detected nearly 20,000 allegedly bogus birth certificates in Mumbai.
02Birth registration delays have affected study-abroad plans and visa applications for scores of residents.
03Corporators have demanded regular audits of birth registration to prevent such delays.
04The delay in birthday certificates is causing document problems for citizens.
05The BMC's crackdown on bogus birth certificates has delayed genuine correction requests.
06Citizens are waiting for 6-12 months for corrections and updates in their birth and death certificates.

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Most people think the BMC only issues birth certificates, but actually, they also issue death certificates.
Most people think the delay is due to a lack of staff, but actually, it's primarily caused by the crackdown on bogus certificates.

Mains Practice Question

Discuss the implications of delayed birth registration certificates on study-abroad plans, highlighting the role of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in issuing these documents.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Which body issues birth certificates?

A.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
B.The Maharashtra State Government
C.The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D.The National Population Register

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issues birth certificates, which is a crucial document for various purposes including study-abroad plans.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Birth Registration in India: 1. Birth registration certificates are issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2. Several corporators highlighted that the delay in birthday certificates is derailing study-abroad plans. 3. Birth registration is mandatory for all children born in Mumbai. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because birth registration certificates are issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), not the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Statement 2 is correct as per fact #1. Statement 3 is incorrect because while birth registration is mandatory in India, it does not specifically mention Mumbai.

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