Correct option is D
The
Saksham App launched by the
Election Commission allows easier voting access for Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, voters above
85 years of age are eligible to vote from home.
This initiative ensures that elderly voters and those with disabilities can conveniently cast their votes, in line with the Election Commission's motto of leaving no voter behind.
Static facts about the Election Commission of India:
Key Facts:
1.
Establishment: The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established on
January 25, 1950.
2.
Constitutional Authority: It is a permanent and independent body established under
Article 324 of the
Indian Constitution to supervise elections in India.
3.
Composition:
· Initially, the Election Commission was a single-member body. However, in
1993, it became a multi-member body with
one Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and
two Election Commissioners (ECs).
· The
President of India appoints the CEC and ECs.
Key Initiatives:
·
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs): Introduced by the Election Commission to make the election process faster, more accurate, and tamper-proof.
·
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT): Implemented to provide a verifiable trail of votes cast using EVMs.
·
Saksham App: Launched to make voting easier for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).