Electoral Literacy Club
Establishment
The establishment of an Electoral Awareness Cell (EAC) within educational institution is essential for promoting electoral awareness and fostering a culture of civic engagement and democratic participation. The EAC serves as a dedicated platform for organizing educational initiatives, outreach programs, and advocacy efforts to raise awareness about electoral rights, responsibilities, and processes among students, faculty, and the broader community. The institution has established the Electoral Awareness Cell in the year 2022 to create awareness on the process of elections and their significance in the democracy of India among the graduating students. The Electoral Awareness Cell plays a vital role in promoting electoral literacy, voter participation, and democratic values. Through its objectives and activities, the EAC empowers citizens to make informed decisions, exercise their electoral rights, and contribute to the strengthening of democratic governance and political accountability.
Objectives
- Promote Electoral Literacy: To promote electoral literacy and awareness among students, faculty, and the community by providing information about electoral processes, voting rights, and civic responsibilities.
- Conduct Voter Registration Drives: To conduct voter registration drives and encourage eligible individuals to register to vote, ensuring maximum participation in the electoral process.
- Organize Awareness Campaigns: To organize awareness campaigns, workshops, seminars, and panel discussions on electoral issues, voter education, and democratic values, engaging students, faculty, and community members in meaningful dialogue and learning experiences.
- Facilitate Mock Elections: To facilitate mock elections and simulation exercises to familiarize students with the electoral process, voting procedures, and the importance of informed decision-making.
- Promote Voter Turnout: To promote voter turnout and participation in elections by encouraging students and community members to exercise their right to vote and fulfil their civic duty.
Coordinators
| S.No. |
Name |
Designation |
Role |
| 1 |
Ms.M. Subhashini |
Associate Professor |
Coordinator |
| 2 |
Ms. Abhilasha Srivastava |
Assistant Professor |
Member |
| 3 |
Ms. K. Shilpa |
Assistant Professor |
Member |
| 4 |
Mr. B. Nitish Kumar |
Student |
Member |
| 5 |
Ms. B. Paavana Pragya |
Student |
Member |
Roles and Responsibilities
- Educational Workshops: Organizing workshops and training sessions to educate students and community members about electoral rights, responsibilities, and procedures.
- Information Campaigns: Conducting information campaigns through posters, brochures, social media, and other communication channels to raise awareness about upcoming elections, voter registration deadlines, and polling locations.
- Debates and Discussions: Organizing debates, panel discussions, and town hall meetings on electoral issues, political platforms, and candidate debates to promote critical thinking and informed decision-making.
- Voter Registration Drives: Collaborating with election authorities and community organizations to conduct voter registration drives and facilitate voter registration for eligible individuals.
- MockElections : Organizing mock elections and voting simulations to provide students with hands-on experience in the electoral process and foster civic engagement and democratic participation.
- Election Monitoring: Engaging students and volunteers in election monitoring activities to observe polling stations, monitor voting processes, and report any irregularities or violations of electoral laws.
