- April 6, 2024
Himachal Pradesh Gears Up for Voter Awareness Drive: Leveraging Everyday Channels
Himachal Pradesh Gears Up for Voter Awareness Drive: Leveraging Everyday Channels
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Himachal Pradesh, Maneesh Garg, recently chaired a meeting to discuss voter education and participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha and bye-elections. The focus of the meeting was on leveraging the vast network of partner departments and corporations to spread awareness and encourage voter turnout.
Garg highlighted the innovative steps taken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to increase voter participation. He emphasized the importance of making the electoral process more inclusive, informative, and participative.
Representatives from various departments, including Food and Civil Supplies, the HP State Civil Supplies Corporation, and the Indian Oil Corporation, were present at the meeting.
Collaboration is Key
Director Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Ram Kumar Gautam, Additional CEO Neelam Dulta, Senior officers of Food and HP State Civil Supplies Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation were also present among others in the meeting.
The CEO directed these departments to utilize their extensive infrastructure across the state for promoting voter education initiatives. Presentations showcasing various ECI-recommended programs were also presented.
Specific action points were outlined. For instance, Garg stressed the need for installing voter awareness hoardings and banners at all petrol pumps and fair price shops managed by the Food and Civil Supplies department.
The Indian Oil Corporation was asked to install similar awareness material at all petrol pumps in the state and encourage LPG distributors to use danglers containing voter messages on gas cylinders.
Spreading the Message Far and Wide
The meeting also explored utilizing public announcement systems at bus stands and railway stations to broadcast messages promoting voter participation alongside routine announcements.
By leveraging these everyday channels, the aim is to ensure maximum reach and effectively inform citizens about the upcoming elections.
This collaborative effort between the Election Commission and various departments demonstrates a commitment to strengthening Himachal Pradesh’s electoral process and encouraging informed participation from all eligible voters.
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