> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rc.sunbird.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rc.sunbird.org/v1.0.0/help/comprehensive-overview-electronic-registries-and-verifiable-credentials/electronic-registries/what-issues-will-electronic-registries-address.md). # What issues will Electronic Registries address? With the technological advancements “Digital Registries” are becoming the need of the day in every sector. These registries do not just provide data about entities they are designed for, but enable verification and authentication of the entities, thus making the information stored “reliable “ & “trustworthy”. One of example of the digital registry is AADHAAR- National Identity Registry for India, which enables storing, authentication & online verification of Indian citizens and is widely used for all Government program enrollments, beneficiary verification, and citizen’s identity data validation. In addition, if these registries are augmented with the capability to issue digitally verifiable credentials (VC) enabling offline & online verification of the entity/holder in question can turn out to be the solution to “augment trust” & reduce frauds in any sector. By having verified data within various registries, stakeholders and partners can easily enroll and access these services and benefits, while eliminating the need for repeated data collection and validation. Additionally, the use of open APIs allows other systems to easily onboard users and share data, further streamlining the process. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://rc.sunbird.org/v1.0.0/help/comprehensive-overview-electronic-registries-and-verifiable-credentials/electronic-registries/what-issues-will-electronic-registries-address.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.