IIT Guwahati and SVEEP Develop 3D-Printed Dummy Ballot Unit to Educate Voters About the Electoral Process

New Delhi: IIT Guwahati has collaborated with the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of the Kamrup Election District to create a 3D-printed dummy ballot unit. The dummy ballot unit was launched on the IIT Guwahati campus on April 22, 2024, as an initiative to enhance the knowledge of the electoral process among voters. 

The dummy ballot was created to introduce new voters and senior citizens to the process of voting on the ballot system. It is made from a biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) found in corn starch. The dummy ballot unit also features interactive light and sound features similar to actual ballots. The 3D-printed dummy ballot will act as a hands-on practice tool for voters to work through any doubts or uncertainties about the voting princess. Doing so is expected to motivate more people to vote during the election period this year and maximize voter turnout. 

The dummy ballot unit was innovated and designed within 48 hours, a remarkable achievement for such an innovative device. The inauguration ceremony of the dummy ballot was attended by dignitaries such as the Kamrup District Commissioner Smt. Keerthi Jalli, Additional District Commissioner of Kamrup, Shri. Susanta Kumar Dutta SVEEP Cell Assisting Officer Smt. Soma Roy, Dean of PRBR Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, and IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor Ajeet Kumar. 

Smt. Keerthi Jalli spoke at the event, saying, “We commend IIT Guwahati for their collaboration and swift design and manufacturing of this highly practical tool. It is certain to aid individuals in gaining familiarity with the voting process, thereby bolstering their confidence, and encouraging greater participation in democratic practices.”

Talking about the motivation of the dummy ballot unit, Parameswar K. Iyer said, “Through this partnership, IIT Guwahati aims to ease anxiety and empower citizens with a deeper understanding of the voting process. The rapid design and manufacture of these portable ballot units using biodegradable polymer materials underscores the innovative spirit of the Institute's design department. We are proud to partner with Kamrup district and introduce this major initiative for the success of democratic processes, which marks a significant step forward in voter awareness and education in India."

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