Obtaining a birth certificate is a child's primary right and serves as a means of establishing their identity. A birth certificate has the following benefits and uses:

School admission
Proof of age for employment
Proof of age for marriage
Identification of guardians
Adding name to the voter list
Obtaining a passport
Enrolling name on a ration card
Obtaining a driving license
Obtaining an insurance policy
Obtaining an Aadhaar card
Adding name to a Bhamashah card