Voter ID (India)

New Digital PVC Voter ID or EPIC Card
An paper Laminated Indian Voter Identity Card
TypeElection Identification proof
Issued byElection Commission of India
First issued1993 (1993)
Purpose
Valid inIndia
Eligibilityshould be 18 years old
ExpirationLifetime
Costfree
Websitewww.eci.gov.in

The Indian Voter ID Card (officially the Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC)) is an identity document issued by the Election Commission of India to adults domiciles of India who have reached the age of 18. It primarily serves as an identity proof for Indian citizens while casting their ballot in the country's municipal, state, and national elections. It also serves as general identity, address, and age proof for other purposes such as buying a mobile phone SIM card or applying for a passport. It also serves as a Travel Document to travel to Nepal and Bhutan by Land or Air It is also known as Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC). It was first introduced in 1993 during the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner T. N. Seshan.

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