Election Commission of India Celebrating 6th National Voters’ ‘Day Tomorrow Across Country
Election Commission of India Celebrating 6th
National Voters’ ‘Day Tomorrow Across Country
Election Commission of India is celebrating 6th National
Voters’ Day (NVD) across the country on 25th January. The
theme for the 6th National Voters’ Day is ‘Inclusive and
Qualitative Participation’.
The National function of the NVD will be held in New Delhi and presided over by
President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee.
Chief Election Commissioner Dr.
Nasim Zaidi will release the book titled, ‘Belief in the Ballot’
and present the first copy to the President.
The Chief Guest will give away Awards
for Best Electoral Practices to Chief Electoral Officers, District Electoral
Officers, SPs, Officers involved in election management. Awards will also be
given to Media Houses and Civil Society Organisations for best campaign in
Voters’ Education and Awareness.
This year a new Award has been
introduced to recognise the contribution of Government department/ Agencies to
the efforts of ECI for enhancing electoral participation. Six newly eligible
electors would be given their EPICs by President of India.
25th January
is also the foundation day of the Commission, which came into being on this day
in 1950. The Commission’s objective through NVD is to increase enrolment of
voters, especially of the newly eligible ones. The National Voters’
Day is also utilised to spread awareness among voters regarding effective
participation in the electoral process. National Voters’ Day celebrations will
be organised in all polling station locations across the country. State level
function is organised by the Chief Electoral Officers of the State concerned.
After the completion of the NVD National function, the Commission will
inaugurate the construction of India International Institute of Democracy and
Election Management (IIIDEM) campus at sector-22Dwarka, New Delhi.
Election Commission of India will be
presenting a Tableau with the theme ‘Inclusive and Qualitative Participation’
at the Republic Day parade on 26th January at Rajpath, New
Delhi.
Enclosed is a list of Awardees.
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Indicator
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Name of Offficers
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Designation
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For Innovation
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Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
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DEO, Gaya
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Shri Balamurugan D
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DEO, Purnea
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For SVEEP
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Sh. Lokesh Kumar Singh
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DEO, West Champaran
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Sh. Aboobacker Siddique
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DEO West SinghBhum
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Shri Shirish Mohod
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Nodal Officer, Maharashtra
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Sh. Shekhar Channe
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Maharashtra
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For Electoral Roll Management
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Ms. Antara Acharya
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DEO MEdnipur
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For Security Management
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Sh. Manu Maharaaj
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SSP Gaya
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Sh. Sharat Kumar Sinha
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DCP, Delhi
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Best State Award
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Shri. Ajay Nayak,
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CEO BIhar
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Thiru. Rajesh
Lakhoni,
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CEO Tamil Nadu
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Sh. Chandra Bhushan Kumar,
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CEO Delhi
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National Award for Govt. Dept/Agency
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Sh. Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Secretary, Rural
Development
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Jeevika, Bihar
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Sh. Anish Mankad
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Gujarat Education Dept.
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Sh. Vasumitra , Chief Postmaster General
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Department of Posts
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National CSO Award
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Sh. Lalbiakzuala
Sh. Lalmachhuana ion
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Young Mizo Association
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National Media Award
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Hindustan, Bihar edition
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Election Commission of India
New Delhi 24th January
,2016
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Election Commission to Display ‘Inclusive and
Qualitative Electoral Participation’ at Republic Day Tableau
Election Commission of India (ECI) is
participating in Republic day parade tomorrow with a tableau depicting the
theme ‘Inclusive and Qualitative Electoral Participation’.
The front portion of tableau will showcase people in various costumes representing the concept of diversity of Indian population along with the Ashoka Pillar, the National Emblem of India symbolising the resolve to promote ethical and informed electoral participation. The Tableau will also showcase Election Commission of India ‘National Voters’ Service Portal’ which is a digital platform to provide e-enabled services to voters.
The process of deployment of man and material in the difficult terrain during electoral process is depicted on both the side murals. The process of Voter Education and Awareness which is now an integral part of election management is also depicted through an EVM familarisation camp. It also highlights officials reaching polling stations in adverse conditions and remotest areas to enable people to vote.
ECI’s endeavour towards making the electoral process accessible, easy and people friendly and festive, is exhibited in the form of a Model Polling Station along with various facilitation measures such as ramp for persons with disability, Help Desk, special assistance for the elderly, medical facilities etc.
Election Commission of India New Delhi 24th January ,2016 RM
The front portion of tableau will showcase people in various costumes representing the concept of diversity of Indian population along with the Ashoka Pillar, the National Emblem of India symbolising the resolve to promote ethical and informed electoral participation. The Tableau will also showcase Election Commission of India ‘National Voters’ Service Portal’ which is a digital platform to provide e-enabled services to voters.
The process of deployment of man and material in the difficult terrain during electoral process is depicted on both the side murals. The process of Voter Education and Awareness which is now an integral part of election management is also depicted through an EVM familarisation camp. It also highlights officials reaching polling stations in adverse conditions and remotest areas to enable people to vote.
ECI’s endeavour towards making the electoral process accessible, easy and people friendly and festive, is exhibited in the form of a Model Polling Station along with various facilitation measures such as ramp for persons with disability, Help Desk, special assistance for the elderly, medical facilities etc.
Election Commission of India New Delhi 24th January ,2016 RM
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