12 Alternative Photo IDs Approved by ECI
The 12 alternative photo identity documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- MNREGA Job Card
- Passbooks with photograph issued by Banks/Post Offices
- Health Insurance Smart Card under Ministry of Labour/Ayushman Bharat Health Card
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR
- Indian Passport
- Pension documents with photograph
- Service identity cards with photograph issued by Central/State Government, PSUs, or Public Limited Companies
- Official identity cards for MPs, MLAs, and MLCs
- Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
It is reiterated that the presence of the voter’s name on the electoral roll remains a prerequisite for casting a vote on polling day.
Special Provisions for Privacy and Inclusion
To encourage participation of women observing purdah, ECI will provide special arrangements at polling stations for dignified identification. Lady polling officers or attendants will assist in the process, ensuring privacy while verifying identity.
These steps reflect ECI’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that no eligible voter is left behind due to lack of EPIC or privacy concerns. The new measures also aim to streamline voter verification, making the electoral process more efficient and accessible for all electors across the country.
