The Electoral Chief Officer of Gujarat, P Bharti, has introduced a virtual reality-based election metaverse for the upcoming elections on May 7, 2024. The aim is to engage and educate over 13 million first-time young voters.

Voters will select a persona before entering the virtual space, where they'll learn about the voting process through an educational video. The metaverse includes a simulated voting booth where voters practice verifying documents and using EVM machines.

This initiative, a first in India, is in collaboration with Unity, a Web3 studio, aiming to utilize the metaverse for educational purposes. Nissan and Dain Leaders of EduTech have previously explored educational modules in the metaverse, demonstrating its potential for immersive learning experiences. Meta, recognizing the metaverse's educational potential, plans to launch VR products for classrooms, enhancing learning applications and supporting educators.

These initiatives harness the advantages of VR, overcoming geographic limitations and fostering better connections. Statista projects the metaverse's revenue to reach $2.5 billion by the end of 2024 and $24.7 billion by 2030.