Punjab CEO VK Singh on Wednesday launched a android application “ivote” designed to provide complete voting solutions in mobile.
‘ivote’ a user friendly application, which could be downloaded from ‘google play store’ would provide various election related utility features like searching EPIC details, finding directions to the one’s polling booth, information about affidavits submitted by contesting candidates, a comprehensive model code of conduct for ready reference and an easy complaint submission mechanism. Talking to reporters, Singh pointed out that before launching it a full bench of ECI had approved after having its detailed presentation. He said that keeping in view the rapid increase in mobile internet users, it becomes imperative to take such techno friendly initiative for the electors especially for encouraging young and first time voters.
The application has been developed under the SVEEP programme with the concerted efforts of two young IAS officers Sonali Giri, ADC (D), Bathinda and Vipul Ujjwal, Municipal Commissioner, Bathinda.