Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme, as announced by Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan in December 2025. The state successfully processed and digitised all 5,46,56,215 voter enumeration forms distributed during the exercise. As part of this achievement, Rajasthan also leads the country in voter mapping, with over 97% of the mapping work completed, meaning only about 30 voters per polling booth — roughly 3% of the total electorate — will be required to furnish physical documents during the claims and objections phase (scheduled from December 16, 2025, to February 7, 2026). The final electoral roll is due to be published on February 14, 2026. The SIR is a periodic exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to update and clean electoral rolls — ensuring inclusion of new eligible voters, deletion of duplicate or deceased entries, and correction of errors. Rajasthan's 100% digitisation signals a shift from paper-based roll management to fully digital electoral databases, improving accuracy, accessibility, and transparency. This achievement positions Rajasthan as a model state for electoral governance and digital democracy, reinforcing the ECI's goal of a fully technology-driven election management ecosystem.
Rajasthan First State to Achieve 100% Digitisation of Electoral Rolls Under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Programme
Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme, as announced by Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan in December 2025. The state successfully processed and digitised all 5,46,56,215 voter enumeration forms distributed during the exercise. As part of this achievement, Rajasthan also leads the country in voter mapping, with over 97% of the mapping work completed, meaning only about 30 voters per polling booth — roughly 3% of the total electorate — will be required to furnish physical documents during the claims and objections phase (scheduled from December 16, 2025, to February 7, 2026). The final electoral roll is due to be published on February 14, 2026. The SIR is a periodic exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to update and clean electoral rolls — ensuring inclusion of new eligible voters, deletion of duplicate or deceased entries, and correction of errors. Rajasthan's 100% digitisation signals a shift from paper-based roll management to fully digital electoral databases, improving accuracy, accessibility, and transparency. This achievement positions Rajasthan as a model state for electoral governance and digital democracy, reinforcing the ECI's goal of a fully technology-driven election management ecosystem.
Key facts
- Rajasthan became India's first state to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls under the SIR programme.
- Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan announced the achievement with all 5.46 crore forms processed digitally.
- Over 97% voter mapping is complete, with only 3% needing physical documents during claims and objections.
- The claims and objections phase runs from December 16, 2025 to February 7, 2026.
- Final electoral roll is due to be published on February 14, 2026.
- The achievement positions Rajasthan as a model state for electoral governance and digital democracy.
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Q: Evaluate the significance of Rajasthan becoming the first state to achieve 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision programme for electoral governance and digital democracy in India.
Answer (50 words):
Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan announced in December 2025 that Rajasthan digitised all 5,46,56,215 voter enumeration forms, with 97% mapping completed. Only 3% of electors need physical documents during claims and objections (16 December 2025 to 7 February 2026). Final rolls publish on 14 February 2026, strengthening electoral transparency statewide.
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Which statement is correct about Rajasthan's 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme?
Rajasthan completed 100% digitisation of its electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision programme and was reported as the first Indian state to do so. Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan credited the coordinated work of BLOs, supervisors and district election teams.
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Which state became the first in India to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls under the SIR programme?
Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme, as announced by Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan in December 2025. All 5,46,56,215 voter enumeration forms were successfully processed digitally.
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme is a comprehensive exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update and digitise electoral rolls. It involves distributing voter enumeration forms to all registered voters, verifying data, and mapping voters to their respective polling booths for accurate roll maintenance.
What percentage of voter mapping was completed by Rajasthan under the SIR programme?
Rajasthan completed over 97% of voter mapping under the SIR programme, meaning only about 3% of voters (approximately 30 voters per polling booth) were required to submit physical documents during the claims and objections phase.
When was the final electoral roll under the SIR programme scheduled to be published in Rajasthan?
The final electoral roll under the SIR programme was scheduled to be published on February 14, 2026, following the claims and objections phase that ran from December 16, 2025 to February 7, 2026.
What is the significance of Rajasthan's achievement in the context of RPSC competitive examinations?
Rajasthan's achievement of 100% digitisation of voter rolls positions the state as a model for electoral governance and digital democracy in India. For RPSC aspirants, this reflects Rajasthan's leadership in administrative efficiency, e-governance initiatives, and electoral reforms relevant to Rajasthan GK and current affairs.
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