Apps Unveiled - February 2019

The Indian General Elections, 2019 are expected to be held in April and May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. Therefore, Election commission of India has been continuously taking new initiatives to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in the country. One such initiative is cVIGIL app that empowers citizens to report any violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections. The app has inbuilt features to prevent its misuse.

In addition, the Election Commission of India has introduced an app called Voter Helpline to provide a single point of service and information delivery to voters across the country. The app provides convenience to all citizens for finding their names in the electoral roll, submitting online forms, checking the status of the application, filing complaints and receiving the reply on their mobile app.

Also, don’t forget to check out the MyNeta app by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which provides information on candidates’ wealth and criminal backgrounds so that you being a voter can make an informed choice during polls.
What’s more, our Industry Connect report talks about the user-friendly tips for a more secured online experience, penned by Sunita Mohanty, Director, Trust & Safety, Google India.

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