Data Entry Validation on SARAL App and Web

Introduction

Data entry validation is essential for maintaining the accuracy, security, and efficiency of digital records. By ensuring that users input structured and correct information, these validations help reduce errors and enhance the overall user experience. This document will provide a step-by-step guide on implementing effective validation techniques in both the SARAL App and SARAL Web Portal. Proper data validation acts as a safeguard for online forms related to Abhiyan, Sangathan Data, Voter Data, and Beneficiary Data, ensuring that only complete, correct, and secure information is recorded. This strengthens data integrity, streamlines processes, and enhances usability for all stakeholders.

Objectives

• Understand the importance of data validation.
• Identify different types of validation on SARAL.
• Enter and validate data effectively.
• Troubleshoot common errors.

Why is Validation Important?

Data validation helps ensure:

• Accuracy: Prevents incorrect or incomplete entries.
• Security: Protects sensitive information from unauthorized modifications.
• Efficiency: Reduces time spent on error corrections and enhances data usability.

Types of Data Entry Validations in SARAL

SARAL App and Web Portal implement various validation techniques to ensure correct data entry:

1. Mandatory Fields: Fields with * Marks such as Designation, Name, Contact, Zila Name, Assembly Name etc. must be filled.

2. Format Validation: Ensures data is entered in the correct format (e.g., phone number should be 10 digits, email should have ‘@’ symbol and etc.).

3. Drop-down Selections: Provides pre-defined values to avoid incorrect entries, in case of District, AC Name, Caste, Category, Designation, Gender etc.

4. Duplicate Detection: Flags duplicate records and prompts for corrections, Suppose If a user tries to enter a Booth President in some ABC booth but that person already holds some designation in XYZ Booth that already exists in that District or AC, SARAL will display a warning message: “Duplicate Entry Detected: This Person is already registered.”

5. Real-time Error Prompts: Displays validation messages immediately upon incorrect input.

Important Validations fields are given in the Table
^{(It Depends upon the data entry type, but this is basic)}