Doda, Apr 01: A mega voters awareness programme was organized on Monday at ANMT School Doda, here under the aegis of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign.
The awareness programme was aimed to raise awareness about voting-related activities and promote electoral literacy among citizens, especially first-time voters in run up to the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The program was attended by CMO, Dr. Om Kumar, DIO, Dr. Versha Sharma, Principal ANMT Doda, Anusuya Bhan, Dr Javed Parray, Mohammad Shafi Attu, Priyanka Manhas, Indra Devi, Naveeda Anjum, Saima Kousar, Ram Raj, Sajad Hussain, Amjad Ali besides health staff participated in the awareness programme.
Faizan Ali Tramboo, on the occasion highlighted the significance of inspiring people about active participation in democratic process.
Meanwhile, a pledge taking ceremony under SVEEP was also held to vote enthusiastically in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
CMO Doda, in his address, highlighted the significance of electoral literacy in empowering citizens and urged everyone, especially first-time voters, to exercise their franchise responsibly in the upcoming elections.
Provision of AMF reviewed in all polling booths
The District Administration Doda has geared up the stakeholder departments to make provision of electricity, washrooms and cleanliness in polling Stations to meet the Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) prescribed by the Election Commission of India (ECI)
Chief Education Officer, Parkash Lal Thapa, Nodal Officer for AMF, under the direction of District Election Officer, Harvinder Singh has been tasked to meet the set standards.
In this regard Chief Education Officer today held a virtual meeting with Booth level officers (BLOs) to take feedback about the Assured Minimum Facilities in every polling station in the district.
The meeting was also attended by District Education Planning Officer, Dr. Anis Ahmed and 529 Booth Level Officers through Zoom. The CEO interacted with BLOs and instructed them to make sure basic arrangements including Power Supply, Washrooms with functional taps as well as cleanliness at every polling station well in time.
Training on handling of EVMs, VVPATs for female staff of model polling stations held
A training session on the handling of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines was organised on Monday for female staff members of model polling stations here in the DC office.
The training aimed to ensure that female staff members are well-equipped with knowledge and skills required to effectively operate these machines during the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024.
District Election Officer, Harvinder Singh briefed the staff about their significant role in the election process and directed them to take full benefit of the training program and implement the same throughout their election related duties
The training was conducted by District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs) and Assistant Level Master Trainers (ALMTs) who provided full guidance to participants in various facets of the electoral process and operator EVM/VVPAT.
The training session covered various topics related to the functioning and maintenance of EVMs and VVPATs, including how to set up and test the machines, how to troubleshoot common issues, and the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of the voting process. The participants also had the opportunity to practice using the machines in a simulated polling station environment.
Chief Planning Officer Doda, Nodal Officer Trainings Doda and other concerned were also present at the event.
