Over 68% SIR enumeration forms digitised: ECI
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
The Election Commission (EC) announced the digitization of over 68% of enumeration forms during the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Background
The SIR process covers more than 50 million electors across 12 states and Union Territories. Lakshadweep and Goa have the highest digitization rates, while Uttar Pradesh and Kerala have the lowest.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 68% of enumeration forms have been digitized in the second phase of the SIR process.
- FactThe SIR process covers more than 50 million electors in 12 states and Union Territories.
- FactThe draft list for the SIR process is scheduled for publication on December 9th.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the digitization of electoral rolls contributes to the integrity of the democratic process and the challenges in achieving uniform implementation across states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Reduction of duplicate entries and 'ghost' voters through digitized enumeration.
- Digital divide: Disparity in digitization rates between technologically advanced and lagging states.
- Administrative bottleneck: Resource constraints in states like Uttar Pradesh and Kerala affecting revision speed.
Keywords: electoral integrity · digitization · Special Intensive Revision · voter list · e-governance
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