Explained: What is e-EPIC, who is eligible and how can you download it?

The voter ID card, issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), is one of the most important identity proof documents in the country. It is mandatory for casting your vote during elections at different levels. It can be used as a valid proof of age and address to avail various government services and schemes. The government also launched an electronic version of the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) called the e-EPIC. Here are its features, benefits, eligibility criteria, and the steps to download it.

What is e-EPIC?

e-EPIC is an electronic version of the voter ID card. It is issued in the portable document format (PDF) format with a size of about 250 KB.