EXPERTS TO AID POLICE IN USING E-PRAMAAN APP

Why in the news?

  • A team of experts will assist Investigating Officers in recording video and audio evidence using the e-Pramaan mobile application.
  • This support comes in the context of the new laws, as confirmed by a senior official on Wednesday.

Expected Benefits

  • Enhanced efficiency in evidence collection and FIR registration.
  • Improved accuracy and reliability in the documentation of evidence for legal proceedings.
Source: RESEARCHGATE
Overview of e-Pramaan

Key Features

  • Standards-based National Single Sign-On (SSO) platform.
  • Facilitates authentication and security for accessing government services on mobile and fixed platforms.
  • Uses SAML 2.0 for unified log-in at national and state levels.

Associated Ministry:

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Authentication Mechanisms

  • Multi-factor authentication using:
    • Password
    • One-Time Password (OTP)
    • Digital certificates
    • Biometrics
  • Configurable chaining of authentication factors.
  • Supports Aadhaar and PAN-based user identity verification.