Context:
Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received on the C-Vigil app.
Relevance:
GS II: Government policies and Interventions
C-Vigil App: An Overview
- Origin: C-Vigil is a mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- Purpose: The app aims to empower citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections.
Features:
- User-Friendly Interface: C-Vigil is designed to be intuitive and easy to operate.
- Direct Reporting: The app facilitates immediate reporting of political misconduct to the District Control Room, Returning Officer, and Flying Squads Teams, eliminating the need to visit their offices.
- Unique ID for Tracking: Upon reporting a violation, users receive a unique ID to track the status of their complaint.
- Real-Time Reporting: Users can capture and submit audios, photos, or videos of incidents as they happen.
- Time-Bound Response: The app implements a “100-minute” countdown for timely responses to reported violations.
- Geo-Tagging: The app automatically geo-tags the location of reported violations when users activate the camera, providing precise location data for immediate action and potential legal evidence.
- GPS Tracking: Utilizes GPS technology to accurately pinpoint the location of the reported violation.
- Anonymous Reporting: Users have the option to report MCC violations anonymously.
- Progress Tracking: The app allows users to monitor the progress of their complaints directly within the application.
