In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as 'National Voters' Day'. It started from January 25th 2011 to mark Commission's foundation day (25th January 1950).
Observing that new voters, who have attained the age of 18 years, were showing less interest in getting enrolled in the electoral rolls, she said the level of their enrolment was as low as 20 to 25 per cent in certain cases.
In order to effectively deal with this problem, the Election Commission has decided to take up a vigorous exercise to identify all eligible voters attaining the age of 18 years as on January one every year in each of the 8.5 lakh polling stations across the country.
Such eligible voters would be enrolled on time and handed over their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) on January 25 every year. This initiative is expected to give the youth a sense of empowerment, pride and inspire them to exercise their franchise.
On the occasion of 'Sixth National Voters' Day' this year CEC Dr. Nasim Zaidi has conveyed his gratitude towards citizens of this country and all political parties.
The year of 2015 saw some significant initiatives in line with Commission’s current and vibrant new vision.
Observing that new voters, who have attained the age of 18 years, were showing less interest in getting enrolled in the electoral rolls, she said the level of their enrolment was as low as 20 to 25 per cent in certain cases.
In order to effectively deal with this problem, the Election Commission has decided to take up a vigorous exercise to identify all eligible voters attaining the age of 18 years as on January one every year in each of the 8.5 lakh polling stations across the country.
Such eligible voters would be enrolled on time and handed over their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) on January 25 every year. This initiative is expected to give the youth a sense of empowerment, pride and inspire them to exercise their franchise.
On the occasion of 'Sixth National Voters' Day' this year CEC Dr. Nasim Zaidi has conveyed his gratitude towards citizens of this country and all political parties.
The year of 2015 saw some significant initiatives in line with Commission’s current and vibrant new vision.
- A National Voters Service Portal was launched to provide six voter - centric electronic services to voters. The Portal receives 50,000 hit per day on an average during election and 1.75 lacs during election time.
- A national drive to purify and authenticate electoral rolls was completed successfully.
- Commission introduced photographs of candidates on EVM to avoid the confusion of namesake candidates in the minds of voters.
- A new symbol of None of the Above option or NOTA has been introduced.
- Commission has recommended legislation on electronic postal ballot option for overseas electors.
- Construction of iconic building for India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) commences today at the cost of Rs. 121 crores to train millions of polling personnel.
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