Matter of celebrating National Voters Day-2021 '(NVD - 2021).
The NVD celebrations in the State, as in the past, shall have the following components in addition to any other component that the CEO and the DEO may like to incorporate: 1. Focus on tech tools: The focus should be on popularization of new technological tools that have enabled the Commission to bring in more efficiency, widespread reach, and accountability in the conduct of free and fair elections in recent times. (a) Launch of e - EPIC: The roll out of e - EPIC will be carried out on the occasion of National Voters' Day 2021 to provide ease of information to voters.
EPIC will be downloadable on mobile or in a self printable form on the computer oe - EPIC will have two QR codes: one with static data of photo and demography and the second with details of serial number, part number, name of AC and address etc (b) e - EPICometer, a dashboard for monitoring c - EPIC downloads will be created on the ECI / CEO websites (c) Participation of National & State Icons and Partnership with other stakeholders to Spread Awareness: All FCI icons shall be posting about the innovation on social media platforms with appropriate hash - tags and tagging the Commission's official social media handles. Educational Institutions, Civil Society Organizations etc to be involved 2. Comprehensive Communication Plan:
Comprehensive communication campaign may be planned including electronic, digital and social media, messaging apps, besides inter personal communication and outreach (in small groups). For Campaigns, All India Radio, Doordarshan to be main vehicles combined with a good measure of FM Radio, community radio and Print Media couth Page ii. Social Media, digital and other new media to be used in urban and semi-urban areas.
CEO to take necessary steps for further inventory building on Voters' Information and Awareness material, as also confidence building during the COVID pandemic Mobile apps like- Votor lielpline, Pwt) App: C - Vigil, Voter Turnout App and Candidate App to be widely promoted for both imparting information and provision of assistance regarding registration, location of polling station etc. One day online workshop for content creators and creative partners may be organized to orient strategize and capture the key elements and aspects of theme of NVD 2021 All awareness content to follow COVID - 19 guidelines & include COVID precautions. vi. vii VI. 3. Media Engagement: Media briefings (following COVID precautions) and presence of Media on NVD may be cnsured for wide publicity of various interventions 1.
The successful conduct of Bihar Elections during the COVID 19 pandemic may be shown as a key model. The extensive use & availability of masks, sanitizers, PPE kits etc. for ensuring all forms of safety may be highlighted 11 The State Icons may be engaged (through recording of audio - video messages) to spread awareness about safety measures & protocols adhered to by the Commission during elections which will help build confidence and motivate voters for participation
CEOs and DEOs may use phone - ins on Radio & Television to engage with & respond to voters. BLOs may participate in phono - ins in Community Radio to address queries at Community level V All forms of media i.c. print, audio - visual, outdoor advertisement FM radio, television, SMS, e - mails, social media, cultural troupes etc. may be utilized for awareness & propagating theme. vi Propagation of NVD theme through various Government schemes and programs vii. The NVD theme & related messages in the form of posters and banners should be prominently displayed in the offices of the CEO, DEO, ERO and the VFCs. A Print Advertisement shall be brought out on 25 January highlighting the theme IV vili 4. Different Platforms:
In the COVID scenario, maximum use of Digital & Electronic media should be made for SVEEP. Partnerships should be explored with all Social Media platforms, cellular, telephone and cable networks in the region to run SVEEP messages related to registration / poll day, physical distancing sanitization and respiratory hygiene. 5. Use of Technology: IT tools may be suitably used for information dissemination & motivation as well as for facilitation of electors and voters. Keeping in vicw the present theme, following may be transmitted through 360 degree communication.
The Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in cach polling station area shall felicitate the newly registered voters with a badge "Proud to be a Voter Ready to voter and EPIC on NVD in a brief ceremony, NVD pledge to be taken. If possible, the event DEO may provide the logistics required for the brief ceremony in cach polling station area Video and other creatives to be shared extensively on print and audio - visual media, Alternatively, ECI films or other awareness films prepared by State or District. on EVM / VVPAT. Registration, and Inclusioncanalso be shown at the ceremony, in local language (b) At District HQs, The DEO shall organize the NVD function at the District headquarters / virtually, in association with Panchayat, organizations, academic institutions, civil society groups, organizations of youth volunteers like NSS, NCC, Scouts & Guides, NYKS, modia etc. He shall felicitate the newly registered voters with a badge and EPIC on NVD in a br. ief ceremony. NVD pledge to be taken il. Awareness films on EVM VVPAT Registration and Inclusion in local language shall be shown (c) At State HQs: 1. Spreading awareness about c - EPIC, online facility for obtaining EPIC in a digital from and e. EPIC can be downloaded from Voter helpline app after secure authentication il. CEO organizes NVD function at the State capital / virtually in association with Media Civil Society, Volunteer Groups State Administration, State Election Commission & Corporates etc. Awareness films on EVM VPAT, Registration and Inclusion in local language shall be shown iv.
A page on service voter portal will be provided to service voters for uploading their photos and updating their mobile number and email id. Participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) & Senior Citizens: PwD App to be popularized, Reaching out through credible CSOs working for PwDs & different communication channels, spreading awareness on AMF & postal ballot provision for senior citizens & marked PwDs in addition to provision of c - EPIC Participation of Overseas Voters: C - EPIC to be provided to overseas voters after verification / updating of existing database. Youth Participation: Awareness through digital, clectronic & social media, engagement through online games and competitions at all levels. Women Participation: Setting up of special registration desk for women electors at polling station, women centric activities and awareness about COVID measures can be taken up. Awareness activities may be carried out with Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) and VAFs. through online sessions. 1
Matter of celebrating National Voters Day-2021 '(NVD - 2021).
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