Now voter ID card will be available within 15 days: Election Commission

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To ensure faster delivery of Voter Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to voters, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will enable delivery of EPIC within 15 days of any update in the electoral roll, including new enrolment of a voter or change in any details of an existing voter. This initiative is in line with various measures being taken by the ECI for the convenience of voters, spearheaded by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.

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Why is this in the news?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) under which Voter Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) will now be distributed within 15 days of addition of name or change in any details in the voter list. The process aims to enhance voter convenience and improve the efficiency of electoral services. This initiative is a major step towards digital transformation under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.

Fast delivery system

EPIC will now be delivered within 15 days if:

  • New voter registration has been done

  • Modification has been made in the details (like name, address) of an already registered voter

Real-time tracking and updates

Voter will be notified through SMS when:

  1. EPIC will be generated

  2. This will be dispatched by the ERO (Electoral Registration Officer)

  3. It will be delivered through the Department of Posts (DoP)

Integrated with ECINet

  • The new SOP is supported by a special IT module , developed on the ECINet platform.

  • Workflows have been redesigned to ensure transparency and speed.

  • API integration with DoP enables seamless tracking and delivery.

Data Security and Governance

  • The system has been restructured with priority given to data security and minimising delays .

  • Transparent process will reduce complaints and manual errors.

Significance of this initiative

  • It will reduce the delay in issuing EPIC at the time of elections

  • Providing voter ID cards on time will make the voting process more inclusive

  • This is an important step towards Digital India and Minimum Government, Maximum Governance

  • Transparency and trust in the election process will be promoted

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