E-SECBHR app

Why in News ?Bihar became India’s first state to implement mobile app-based voting during municipal bypolls and elections in six Nagar Panchayats, marking a significant electoral innovation.

• Inclusive Voting: The initiative targeted senior citizens, disabled individuals, and pregnant women, enabling them to vote from home, enhancing accessibility in districts like Patna, Buxar, Rohtas, and East Champaran.

About the E-SECBHR App:

• Development: Created by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the E-SECBHR app allows voting via registered mobile numbers linked to voter lists.
• Security Features: Incorporates blockchain technology, face-matching, and voter ID verification, limiting two voters per mobile number to ensure transparency and prevent tampering.
• Usage: Complemented traditional electronic voting machines at 489 polling booths for 538 candidates, with Bibha Kumari and Munna Kumar from East Champaran casting the first e-votes.

Significance:

• Electoral Modernization: Demonstrates Bihar’s leadership in adopting technology to make elections more convenient and inclusive.
• Future Potential: While not confirmed for the October-November Assembly election, this initiative sets a precedent for secure, accessible voting, potentially transforming India’s electoral landscape.