VVPAT stands for Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail. It is a method used to provide feedback to voters using a ballot-less voting system. VVPAT provides a printed receipt of the voter’s choices on a paper slip which is then displayed under a transparent screen for verification before being deposited into a sealed box.
Important facts about VVPAT:
1. VVPAT was introduced in India in order to enhance transparency and credibility in the voting process by providing a physical record of the voter’s choices.
2. The Supreme Court of India mandated the use of VVPAT in all polling stations in the country to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
3. VVPAT allows voters to verify that their vote has been cast accurately and provides a means to audit the electronic voting machines in case of any discrepancies.
4. The use of VVPAT has been widely hailed as a significant step towards ensuring the fairness and transparency of elections in India.
5. VVPAT has been successfully implemented in several countries around the world to improve the accuracy and security of the voting process.