To target youngsters in 18-19 years age group
Kohima, May 18 (DIPR): The ECI has decided to launch a Special Drive in all the States from July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017 for maximization of enrolment of eligible young electors, particularly in 18-19 years age group and has directed to launch a comprehensive SVEEP campaign for enrolment with special focus on first time electors of above age group. Special focus should be given to Para B (g) under Youth Enrolment (inclusive of newly eligible), wherein, the ECI has stated that the second phase of ‘Interactive School Engagement’ is to be integrated with this special drive. The 1st phase of Interactive School Engagement was done in January, 2017. The period for this exercise shall be carried out within a month, every year in two phases as given:
1st Phase - January, ahead of the National Voters’ Day: It is also instructed that colleges should mandatorily issue admission forms with Form 6 to students. Hence, respective DEOs shall tie up with all colleges (Govt, or recognized private) for the same.
2nd Phase - July, ahead of the Summary Revision: Regarding Special Campaign dates for Educational Institutes (colleges & schools/vocational training institutes like B.Ed colleges, training institutions and Polytechnic Colleges), two working days in July shall be appointed for all the DEOs of Nagaland after some days.
A report on the number of schools covered district wise should be submitted to the Office of the CEO in prescribed format for onward submission to the ECI. The databank of the Questionnaires should be maintained on the DEO's website along with the answers for reference and record.
