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BOOTH APP�

App reduces the queue, helps in faster polling and allows error-free recording of poll turnout without manual intervention

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How to download App?

http://boothapp.eci.gov.in/boothapp.apk

App version v5.1.0

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“It facilitates in faster identification of voter Serial number of part from the digital marked copy of the electors. This reduces the queue, helps in faster polling and allows error-free recording of poll turnout without manual intervention.”

Why it is known for ?

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No Duplicate Entries

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The App helps in reducing the chances of bogus voting or duplication of votes

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My USP No. 1

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Fast Electoral Search

By the simple entry of the serial number, the voter is identified thereby reducing wait time considerably.

My USP No. 2

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Automated Poll Turnout

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By using robust technologies like that used in UPI / BHIM, the turnout information is automated by using Long-code SMS on the background in case internet is not available on polling booth on poll day.

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My USP No. 3

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  • The Booth App implementation will be in addition to the normal polling process.
  • The original polling process will continue as per the existing norms.

Important Note

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  • Voter Slips should be downloaded from ERONET State VM
  • Ensure 100% distribution of Voter Slips to electors.
  • Publicity of carrying voter slip during the poll.

Prerequisites

Voter Slips

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How a voter can be identified ?

Serial Number

EPIC Number

Search by Name

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“The Booth App installed on the PO will automatically validate the compatibility of the mobile phones. “

Prerequisites

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Polling Party Account Management

  • Create account in Encore (https://encore.eci.gov.in ) for Booth App by entering Name & Mobile number. After third randomization against the assigned polling station.
  • More than one user can be added based on requirement, but at a time only one user can do the transaction at polling party.
  • Training and Handholding
  • Full end to end training & process flow to each Polling Party officer (PO-1/ PO-2)

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Prerequisites for RO

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Poll Day Monitoring

  • Ensure 100% Mark attendance and/or data entry through app.
  • Involve SLMT / DLMT’s for hands on training and troubleshooting.

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Prerequisites for RO

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Presentation of Voter Slip

Step 1

Voter Slip

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Serial Number

PO-1/PO-2

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  • Polling officials should search the elector through serial number in part/Name/Epic Number
  • Verify the voter details through Booth App.

Step 2

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Responsibilities of Polling Officer

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  • Account creation (PO-1)
  • Alternate number can be registered (as PO-2) in case if the primary doesn’t work.
  • Pre-poll and Poll day Monitoring through dashboard

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RO’s Responsibilities in ENCORE

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Choose Language

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How to Login?

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Compatibility Check

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Pre-Poll Activity

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Start Poll And Confirmation

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Verify Voter By Quick search

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Attendance Marked Already

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End of Poll

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End Poll & Dashboard

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  • 49 (O) : Valid voter decides not to cast his vote and decides to record this fact

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Use of 49(O)

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“In case someone has already voted in his/her name, voter can approach the presiding officer and flag the issue. After answering PRO’s question and his/her identity. The voter will be allowed to cast a tendered vote.”

Tendered Vote

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WHY WOULD IT SUCCEED ?

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The good news is Booth app works good with internet but even can work without internet. The data is sent through long code sms technology.

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It can work with or without internet

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The application is available on multiple devices of polling parties as a fall back arrangement.

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If Phone got Damaged

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  • Using offline technology improves the battery life.
  • All other applications will be forcefully closed down.
  • External battery and power supply can be aided.
  • 10,000 mAH commercial power bank can keep the phone working for 12 hours.

If Battery dies out

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  • Booth App work in complete offline mode also.
  • Polling from the app can continue and the data gets uploaded on its return to reception.

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Absolute Network Problem

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The Serial Number in the voter slip contain complete data including voter photograph which can be read without the use of server connection.

In Case of Shadow Area

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  • Photo Voter Slips from State VM (Printing Tool)
  • Elector data for each polling station

Auxiliary Polling Station ?

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Pitfalls that spoil the story...

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Perfect Condition...

  • Handset using Booth app should have registered ENCORE mobile number in primary sim slot of the same mobile as PO1 / PO2.

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Reasons for error...

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“Handset using Booth app may not have registered mobile number in ENCORE”

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Reasons for error...

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“Handset using Booth app may not have registered mobile number in the same mobile phone.”

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Reasons for error...

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“Handset using Booth app may not have registered ENCORE mobile number in the primary sim slot.”

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THANKS