ECI Launches ENCORE Software for Comprehensive Election Management

• 06 Nov 2023

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently introduced in-house software called ENCORE (Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment) to facilitate candidate and election management.

• This software streamlines various election-related processes, providing a comprehensive solution for Returning Officers.

Key Points

• Comprehensive Election Management: ENCORE is designed to offer a seamless facility for Returning Officers to manage candidate nominations, affidavits, voter turnout, counting, results, and data management, covering all aspects of the election process.
• ENCORE Counting Application: This application provides an end-to-end solution for Returning Officers to digitize the votes polled, tabulate round-wise data, and generate various statutory reports for the counting process.
• ENCORE Scrutiny Application: Another component of ENCORE, this application enables Returning Officers to scrutinize online nominations submitted by candidates.
• After verification, the nomination status can be marked as Accepted, Rejected, or Withdrawn, facilitating the preparation of the final list of contesting candidates and symbol allocation.
• Candidate Affidavit Portal: This portal displays information about candidates' finances, assets, and liabilities, making this critical information accessible to the public.
• ENCORE Nodal App: Various government departments, such as fire, education, police, environment, and CPWD, utilize the ENCORE Nodal App to issue 'no objection' certificates before granting permission for political parties or candidates to hold rallies, road shows, and meetings.