Enhancing Accessibility Through Digital Voter Id Integration

Sri Lanka’s present voting system has few complications especially to young voters and to citizens living overseas. Lack of access, manual approaches and lacking a standard go hamper participation and effectiveness. With the ubiquitous nature of mobile technology, there is a chance to revolutionize voting through digital innovation. This paper contributes to the development of a secure and available digital voting system for the citizens of Sri Lanka. The Digital Voter ID, thus, should be conceived with the use of biometric. Three-level verification system is proposed where National Identity Card (NIC) number checking, face recognition and fingerprint comparison at maintained. People can register online with their NIC and then issued a Digital Voter ID. Local voters can vote at polling centers during the election period and overseas voters are voting in Sri Lankan embassies. The system is illustrated using a prototype and use-case simulation. The framework suggests expanded access, particularly for young and overseas voters. It provides for secure authentication, eliminates potential for human error and eases logistics of standard voting systems. This study provides a workable model that could be used to reform Sri Lankan electoral process. Through the use of mobile and biometrics, the suggested solution can increase voter participation; security as well inclusiveness and transparency in elections. With more refinement and state backing, such a system could very well become integral in the future of democratic participation in Sri Lanka.