ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through 'ENCORE'

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed an in-house software named ‘ENCORE,’ which stands for Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment. ENCORE is a comprehensive software suite designed for efficient candidate and election management, offering a range of features for smooth operations during the electoral process.

Seamless Candidate and Election Management

ENCORE provides a seamless and integrated platform for Returning Officers to manage various election-related tasks, from candidate nomination to voter turnout tracking, counting of votes, result compilation, and data management.

Here are some key functionalities offered by ENCORE:

1. Candidate Nomination Processing

Streamlining the candidate nomination process for electoral candidates.
Digitizing the nomination and affidavit submission for efficient data management.

2. Real-Time Voter Turnout Tracking

Keeping track of voter turnout during the election process.

3. ENCORE Counting Application

An end-to-end application for Returning Officers to digitize and tabulate votes polled.
Generating essential statutory reports of the counting process.

4. ENCORE Scrutiny Application

Allowing Returning Officers to conduct online scrutiny of candidate nominations.
Verifying nominations and marking them as Accepted, Rejected, or Withdrawn.
Assisting in the preparation of the final list of contesting candidates and symbol assignment.

5. Online Nomination and Affidavit Portal

Providing candidates with the convenience of online nomination and affidavit submission.
Candidates can create accounts, fill nomination forms, deposit the required security, and plan visits to the Returning Officer.
Enhancing ease and accuracy in the filing process.
Candidates need to print and notarize the application before submitting it to the Returning Officer in person (optional).

6. Candidate Affidavit Portal

Displaying detailed information about a candidate’s financial assets and liabilities.
Promoting transparency in candidates’ financial disclosures.

7. ENCORE Nodal App

Facilitating coordination with various departments, including fire, education, police, environment, and CPWD.
Departments provide ‘no objection’ certificates for permissions requested by political parties and candidates to hold rallies, road shows, and meetings.
Streamlining the approval process for campaign-related activities.

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