Aapki Sarkar

Aapki Sarkar is a web platform that enables citizens to participate in democratic decision-making by voting on government projects. Users can view various government initiatives, cast their votes, and engage with public infrastructure proposals.

Features

• User Authentication & Registration (OTP verification via email)
• Project Listing & Voting System
• Admin Dashboard for Project Management
• Secure Session Management
• Email Notifications for OTP Verification

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB (for database storage)
• Gmail account (for sending OTP emails)

Local Setup Instructions

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/AmayVikram/AapkiSarkar.git
cd AapkiSarkar

Install Dependencies

npm install

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

EMAIL_USER=[email protected]
EMAIL_PASS=your_gmail_app_password
MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/aapki-sarkar
SECRET_KEY=your_admin_secret_key

Note:

• For EMAIL_PASS, you need to generate an App Password from your Google Account.
• Choose a strong SECRET_KEY for admin authentication.

Setup MongoDB

1. Install MongoDB locally if not already installed.
2. Start MongoDB service:

   mongod

3. The database will be created automatically when you run the application.

Run the Application

npm start

or

node app.js

Access the Website

Open your browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000

Gmail Setup for OTP

1. Go to Google Account Settings
2. Enable 2-Step Verification
3. Generate an App Password
4. Use the generated password in EMAIL_PASS environment variable

User Flow

Admin Flow

1. Signup - Register as an admin.
2. Login - Authenticate using OTP verification.
3. Dashboard - Access the admin panel.
4. Add Project - Create new government projects.
5. Projects - View and manage listed projects.
6. Vote - Cast votes on listed projects.

User Flow

1. Signup - Register as a user.
2. Login - Authenticate using OTP verification.
3. Dashboard - Access the user panel.
4. Projects - View available government projects.
5. Vote - Participate in voting.

Website Link

Visit Aapki Sarkar Admin Key = 123456