In view of the upcoming elections voter literacy clubs are to be set up in various schools, colleges, Government departments, voluntary organisations and corporate institutions.
The clubs are to be set up under SVEEP with an aim to sensitize voters through various activities and ensuring their participation in the elections. It will also work towards informing the future voters about the procedures related to the voting process.
In this regard training programmes for sub divisional master trainers will be organised at B—Block room number 505 of the Ranchi District Collectorate from November 13 to November 15.
Under the guidance of Dr Prabhat Shankar about 180 divisional master trainers will be trained by district level master trainers.
The purpose of the literacy clubs is to give information about the voting process to the target population.
The members of this club will be future voters aged between 14 to 17 years, first time voters- 18 to 19 years and senior citizens. The election schools will be organised at regular intervals.
The Election Commission of India has directed the formation of a voter literacy club in all schools and colleges. Through these clubs students will be educated about their franchise, voter registration, election process and related subjects through various activities.
It will also facilitate their participation in the election process. Classroom based activities will be organised for the members.
Schools and colleges can contact the Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer for setting up these clubs. As per the guidelines set by the Election Commission of India facilities will be provided to the organisations.
Forums are also to be set up in various Government departments, corporate institutions and voluntary organisations where senior officials will be appointed as nodal officers.
The forum will be responsible for conducting a wide range of activities for ensuring participation in the election.