Nongstoin outreach program promotes voter education and participation

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 28, 2024

The Office of Central Bureau of Communication, Field Office, Nongstoin under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India organized an Outreach Program on Systematic Voter’s Education & Electoral Participations (SVEEP) on March 27 at Nongstoin College.

The event was held in collaboration with the Election Department, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District.

H. Kerwood Thabah, ADC, West Khasi Hills the Chief Guest emphasised the importance of voters’ education and electoral participation are integral parts of the democratic process. He stressed the significance of understanding the values of electoral participation, especially among the young voters or the youths. Thabah urged everyone to take active participation in the upcoming General Election to be held on 19th April 2024 in Meghalaya.

Resource Person, P T Blah, Deputy Labour Commissioner who is also the master Trainer of the Election Department WKHD, Nongstoin, demonstrated the set of EVM & VVPAT Machines. He enlightened the audience about ethical voting practices, legal provisions, and the use of technology such as Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). On the Spot Quiz Competition based on the theme was also held on the occasion.

Slogan Writing and Short Speech competitions were also conducted on the theme. Winners of both the competitions were awarded certificates and cash prizes. Delicia Jyrwa, Field Publicity Asst, CBC Nongstoin concluded the programme with the vote of thanks.