From marathon to art exhibition, this year an array of events have been planned to make denizens aware about the importance of National Voters Day at district level. The Ranchi district administration will conduct series of events to mark the occasion, initiating from January 23. The step is to ensure participation of young voters in political process and to actively engage them in voting proceedings.
“Our motive is to sensitize youngsters. We are targeting maximum educational institutions this time. The campaign has already begun from December 2016 at district level, we have been actively campaigning about the same,” said, Deputy Election Officer, Geeta Choubey.
At school level, the district administration is conducting quizzes, drawing competitions and other creative activities to involve students in the programme.
The administration will aso organise photo exhibition-cum-competition at Aryabhatta Hall on the topic ‘the power of democracy’ to mark the occasion.
“Beside students, we will also sensitise the government workforce this year. Officials will take a pledge to convey the importance of universal adult franchise among the young brigades,” added Choubey.