Latest CRS data shows improving civil registration of births and deaths and better sex ratio at birth
The 2024 Civil Registration System (CRS) data indicates an improvement in birth and death registration coverage across India, with a national sex ratio at birth of 917 females per 1,000 males. While some states show strong progress, the report highlights persistent regional disparities in demographic health.
Why it matters
Accurate demographic data is essential for effective policy planning, healthcare resource allocation, and monitoring social progress regarding gender equality.
India’s latest civil registration data, CRS 2024, released on Wednesday, suggests that registration is improving across the country, and that sex ratio at birth is improving in some places, but predictably, progress remains uneven across States and Union Territories. India’s sex ratio at birth is 917 females per 1,000 males, meaning that 917 girls are born for every 1,000 boys.
The article relies on official government statistical data and provides a balanced overview of national trends and regional variations.
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