Integrated Control Room to be set up for effective monitoring of elected related activities

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 16, 2024

The Election Commission of India has directed to set up Integrated Control Rooms at State Level and District Level for monitoring of election related activities and ensuring co-ordination among various agencies during election for smooth conduct of free and fair election.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the Election Commission directed that these control room should be equipped with all required technical support under responsible officers to monitor, communicate and manage various election related activities efficiently.

Voting for 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam in 3 phases on April 19, 26 and May 7; Poll in Manipur and Tripura in 2 phases, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in 1st phase

The Commission informed that the control rooms with effective communication equipment, contact numbers of all election related offices/officers will be vital for coordinating activities and responding to incidents. These integrated control room shall serve as a nerve center for efficient monitoring, control and management of different activities of elections, helping election authorities.