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ECI upgrades mechanism for Index Cards on Electoral Data

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June 07, 2025

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Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that it had upgraded the mechanism for generating Index Cards, making it more technology-driven.

  • Index Cards – They are non-statutory formats used after elections to compile detailed statistical data at the constituency level.
  • These cards serve as a foundation for analytical reports about elections and are useful for researchers, policy analysts, and academics.
  • Using the data from these cards, the ECI generates statistical reports for Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) and State Assembly elections, which includes,

Elector and Polling Information

  • Details about electors broken down by state, parliamentary and assembly constituencies.
  • Number and location of polling stations.
  • Voter turnout percentages.
  • Gender-wise participation, highlighting trends in women’s voting.

 Candidate and Party Performance

  • Total votes polled and counted
  • Vote share of each candidate and political party
  • Performance analysis of-
    • National parties
    • State parties
    • Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)
  • Details on winning candidates, including margins and voter base
  • Summary and constituency-wise results for analytical purposes

Traditional method of Index card generation

Upgraded method of Index card generation
  • The older system relied on manual data entry.
  • Data was first written on physical cards at each constituency.
  • These were later entered into an online system.
  • This process had several drawbacks-
    • It was slow and required multiple steps.
    • It often led to delays in the release of reports.
    • There was a risk of errors during transcription.
  • The ECI has now introduced a technology-based system to automate the Index Card process.
  • Automation and data integration allow-
    • Faster and more accurate reporting.
    • Reduced manual intervention, minimizing errors.
    • Quicker data dissemination to the public and researchers.
  • Significance – ECI aims to make electoral data more transparent, accessible, and research-friendly.
  • A real-time voter turnout dashboard and it is planned to roll out before the Bihar elections.

Reference

The Hindu| ECI upgrades mechanism for Index Cards on electoral data
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