ECI to Launch ECINET, a Unified Digital Electoral Platform
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ECINET Launch by the Election Commission of India (ECI) |
| Date of Announcement | May 4, 2025 |
| Conceptualized by | Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar |
| Purpose | Unified digital platform to integrate over 40 existing electoral applications |
| Target Users | 100 crore electors, 10.5 lakh BLOs, 15 lakh BLAs, 45 lakh polling officials |
| Key Features | Simplified UI/UX, data accuracy, accessibility for stakeholders |
| Replaced Applications | Voter Helpline App, cVIGIL, Suvidha 2.0, Saksham, KYC App, Voter Turnout App, ERONET, etc. |
| Legal Framework | Representation of the People Acts, 1950 & 1951; Registration of Electors Rules, 1960; etc. |
| Development | Conceptualized during March 2025 CEOs' Conference; developed after consultations with 36 CEOs, 767 DEOs, and 4,123 EROs |
| Data Source | Insights from 76 official ECI publications, totaling 9,000 pages |