Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday informed that a ‘Special Drive’ would be launched in all the states from July 1 to 31 for maximization of enrolment of eligible young electors, particularly for those in the age group of 18-19 years.
In this regard, EC has directed states to launch a comprehensive SVEEP campaign for enrolment with special focus on first time electors of above age group, an official bulletin informed.
EC said special focus should be given to “Para B (g) under Youth Enrolment (including newly eligible)”, wherein the second phase of ‘Interactive School Engagement’ is to be integrated with the special drive.
EC said since the 1st phase of Interactive School Engagement was carried out in January, 2017, the period for this exercise would be carried out within a month, every year in two phases as given:
1st Phase- January, ahead of the National Voters’ Day: It is also instructed that colleges should mandatorily issue admission forms with Form 6 to students. Hence, respective DEOs shall tie up with all colleges (Govt, or recognized private) for the same.
2nd Phase- July, ahead of the Summary Revision: Regarding Special Campaign dates for Educational Institutes (colleges & schools/vocational training institutes like B.Ed colleges, training institutions and Polytechnic Colleges), two working days in July shall be appointed for all the DEOs of Nagaland after some days.
EC has also sought for a report on the number of schools covered district wise, submitted to the office of the CEO in prescribed format for onward submission to Commission. The databank of the questionnaires should be maintained on the DEO’s website along with the answers for reference and record, it added.
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