India to focus on Blockchain-based E-voting by 2024
Election Commission of India will collaborate with IIT-Madras for the purpose
Will enable app-based e-voting to smoothen the voting process
Blockchain is a type of database that stores data in blocks, which are chained together
Currently, the technology is mostly used for payments and cryptocurrencies
Startup India had launched a blockchain-based certification verification system last year
The tech is recommended for storing info of tangible assets like land and educational records
