Maharashtra makes mother’s name mandatory on all government documents, including birth certificates and school documents; Check details

The Maharashtra Cabinet has decided that mother’s name will be mandatory on all government documents such as birth certificates, school documents, property documents, Aadhar cards and PAN cards.

Mumbai: From May 1, 2024, the Maharashtra government has declared a mandatory rule, which essentially marks a giant leap towards gender equality. In the future, every piece of official documentation should rightly include the mother’s name. This rule extends across multiple official documents and affects birth certificates, school records, property papers, as well as Aadhar and PAN cards.

(More details are expected)