Data on Vital Statistics i.e. Births and Deaths and other related parameters is
generated from civil registration. It deals with mankind in aggregate and
is defined as continuous, permanent and compulsory recording of the occurrence
and the characteristics of vital events i.e. births and deaths.
Organizational set-up:-
The scheme on Vital Statistics, known as CRS is being carried out with a
network of functionaries drawn from different disciplines viz, Local Bodies, Health
and Economics and Statistics who are doing this job in addition to their normal
duties. The organizational hierarchy together with the responsibilities laid down
under the provision of the revised RBD Act Rules 2022, to various functionaries at
different levels are described briefly here under:-
(1) Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths :-
Director General Economics and Statistics is the Chief Registrar of Births and
Deaths at the State level. She is the Chief Executive authority in the State for
implementing the provisions of the Act. The Chief Registrar is required to take steps
in order to coordinate unify and supervise the work of registration in the State for
securing an efficient system of registration.
Her responsibilities, therefore, include appointment of registration functionaries and
their training, establishment of registration units, inadequate numbers within the
easy accessibility of the public, ensuring prompt registration, issuance of certificates,
proper maintenance of records, regular & adequate supply of registration books and
various other forms to the registration units, arranging wide publicity for registration
of births and deaths, bringing about inter-departmental co-ordination for registration
work.
Regional Director, Evaluation and Statistics Jammu/Kashmir is the Additional
Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths. The Additional Chief looks to various
requirements as necessary for the implementation of the CRS at various levels in the
hierarchy.
(2) District Registrar of Births and Deaths:-
Chief Medical Officer is the District Registrar of Births and Deaths. To
supervise the registration of births and deaths in the district and shall be responsible
for executing the provisions of the Act and the relevant orders of the Chief Registrar
in his district.
(3) Additional District Registrar of Births and Deaths
District Statistical & Evaluation Officer (DSEO) is the Additional District Registrar
of Births and Deaths. To collect and compile district level data of Births and Deaths
and Medical Certification for Cause of Death (MCCD). To give permission for
delayed registration (after 30 days but within 1 year). To organize public awareness
campaign in the District/ Block/Panchayat/ Municipal areas
