I don't know where you got this information from but it's completely wrong and makes India seem like a really backward place where no one keeps any old recordsThank you sir.
I do have my passport in which my place of birth and date of birth are mentioned. But in my 10th certificate, only date of birth is mentioned. However, I can try to get a new birth certificate but I have born before 1989 and I am not sure if in India they issue birth certificate for the candidates who are born before 1989.
Just my doubt.
It would be great if someone who has the similar situation can comment on it.
Thanks
Someone I know recently applied and received his birth certificate in India - he was born in 1936, almost 81 years ago
So I'm guessing, you'll get yours too if you go to the municipal office in the area you were born and ask for it.
Good luck.