The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system allows voters to verify that their vote was recorded correctly by generating a paper slip visible for 7 seconds before dropping into sealed box.

VVPAT introduced following Supreme Court directions (2013): Attached to EVM, generates paper slip showing candidate symbol/name voted for; visible to voter for 7 seconds through transparent window, then drops into sealed box. Enables physical verification of electronic vote; used for random verification (statistical sample) to ensure EVM integrity. Balances technology efficiency with voter confidence.