CEO PUNJAB The detail of report is as under:- NVD Report, 2016 1. Brief outline on Campus/School Ambassadors appointments and work done by them through the year:- Campus Ambassadors were appointed in school/colleges. Various meetings with Campus Ambassadors were conducted to make aware them about the campaigns of Election Commission of India like National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme and Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls w.r.t. 01.01.2016 qualifying date. Different kinds of SVEEP material like banners, posters etc. for awareness among students regarding registration in electoral rolls, were provided to Campus Ambassadors. Different types of camps were organized in schools/ colleges by Campus Ambassadors to motivate students. During these camps, they motivated that the students should get enroll themselves as elector as soon as they get age of 18 years. Campus Ambassadors educated the students about the electoral process i.e. registration, correction of errors, transposition of names, voting process and ethical voting. Students were made aware about the importance of their right to vote. During Special Summary Revision Form No. 6 were collected by Campus Ambassadors from the students who attained the age of 18 years and these forms were handed over to Principals of respective institutions who sent them to ERO office. Campus Ambassadors took voter pledge with other students in their campuses. Photographs:-
Meeting with Campus Ambassadors in distt. Kapurthala. 2. Brief outline on appointment of designated officers in educational institutions during this period, their training and activities, and all the activities undertaken in educational institutions during this period. Principals of various schools and colleges were appointed as Nodal Officers, who organized various activities for voter awareness under SVEEP campaign in their respective institutes. They were provided training by concerned EROs. Various types of competitions were organized by these Nodal Officers in their respective institutes to aware youth about registration in electoral rolls like:- a) Street Plays b) Speech competition c) Quiz competition d) Chart making competition e) Slogan writing competition f) Painting competition g) Rangoli making competition h) Debates i) Rallies Prizes were distributed to the winners of different competitions. 2
3. Details of activities undertaken by NSS, NYKS and NCC. NSS, NYKS made aware the youth about their right to vote and also encouraged them to enroll themselves as electors as soon as they get the age of 18 years. They organized camps in villages and made aware the people regarding importance of vote and right of vote. They also played Nataks for voter awareness. Voter awareness rallies were also conducted with the aim to motivate people to vote. 4. Details of Young Voter's Festival. Young Voter's festivals were organized to aware young voters regarding election process. Speech competitions, Poster making competitions, Slogan writing competitions etc. among students of various educational institutions were organized. Posters and pamphlets were distributed. Special Camps for collecting Form No. 6,7, 8, 8 A were organized. To aware the Youth, One cycle rally was flagged Off in distt. Ferozepur. One Motor Cycle rally was flagged Off in distt. Rupnagar for awareness among students. One Van rally was flagged Off in distt. Faridkot. Posters, Stickers and pamphlets were also distributed through the different rallies. 3
Van rally for voter awareness on Baba Farid Mela-2015 in distt. Faridkot. 5. The work done on SVEEP activities undertaken during summary revision programme to get the youth and enrol themselves and any other innovative activity taken up during the year to for female voters or for differently abled voters or for excluded communities etc. Marathon, Group discussion, Speech, Debate and Painting competitions were organised for young voters. Meetings with differently abled voters were held. Rallies were conducted by the students of some schools and colleges. Press Notes were given in the Newspapers to appeal the eligible voters to enroll their names in the Electoral Rolls. BLOs and Supervisors were instructed by the concerned EROs to find out excluded groups. Flex banners, Posters etc. were pasted on the prominent places to motivate eligible young voters and female voters to enroll their names in the voter lists and to use their right to vote. 4
Special awareness drives were also taken place in Rural and Urban areas for maximum registration of female and differently abled voters. For voters' convenience, two special camps were organized on Sundays in the whole state during special summary revision of electoral rolls to collect form 6, 7, 8 etc. A meeting with the third gender was conducted for in distt. Hoshiarpur. Forms 6 for inclusion of their names in the ER had also been filled. They were made aware regarding the importance of their vote. Photographs Folk art competition was conducted for female voters in distt. Fazilka. 5
Painting competition for voter awareness in distt. Fazilka. Meeting with third gender regarding registration in electoral rolls in Hoshiarpur. 6
Forms filled for third gender registration in distt. Hoshiarpur. 6. Detail of the activities undertaken in the run up to NVD organized in January 2016, as well as brief outline of the State level NVD function held on 25 th January 2016, along with the awards conferred at State level of NVD. Annexure 2 is enclosed. 7. Detail of SVEEP activities taken up through electronic channels i.e. FM channel, All India Radio, Doordarshan etc. also through print media i.e. newspapers, magazines etc. and through social media etc. Different campaigns for registration, correction, transposition of names and authentication of electoral rolls started by Election Commission of India were advertised through the following medias:- A. NERPAP campaign: FM/ Radio Channel : All India Radio, Big FM, My FM, Radio Mirchi, Radio Mantra, Radio Dhamaal, Oye FM etc. Doordarshan: Doordarshan Kendra, Zee Punjabi, MH1, Chardikala Time TV, TV 24, PTC News, PTC Punjabi. Newspapers : Hindustan times, The Times of India, India Express, The Tribune, Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Dainik Savera, Dainik Bhaskar, Ajit, Punjabi Tribune. 7
B. Special Summary Revision of electoral roll w.r.t. 01.01.2016: FM/ Radio Channel : All India Radio, Big FM, My FM, Radio Mirchi, Radio Mantra, Radio Dhamaal, Oye FM. Newspapers : Hindustan times, The Times of India, India Express, The Tribune, Punjab Kesari, Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Daily Ajit, Jagbani, Punjabi Tribune. C. NVD, 2016: Newspapers: Hindustan times, The Times of India, The Tribune, Punjab Kesari, Amar Ujala, Dainik Savera, Dainik Bhaskar, Daily Ajit (Punjabi), Punjabi Tribune. 8. Any new partnerships for spreading awareness on elections. Sangeet Sabha Pathankot, Society of Disabled. 9. Other achievement, SVEEP activities not covered in the above points may also be mentioned, for the purpose of documentation. Whatsapp group of Campus Ambassadors was started in distt Hoshiarpur to exchange latest instructions. A Vehicle (Qualis ) was hired to advertise the schedule in different areas of villages in Bholath AC (distt. Kapurthala) and distributed pamphlets regarding instructions, how to get enrolled as a voter. Vehicle (Qualis ) used during special summary revision of ER. 8
Different activities of SVEEP were conducted for voter awareness on Labour Day in distt. Fazilka. Speech for voter awareness. 9
Members of Labour Union displaying slogans for voter awareness on Labour Day in distt. Fazilka. Different activities of SVEEP were conducted for voter awareness on World Literacy Day in distt. Fazilka. Speech competition. 10
Different slogans in Slogan-writing competition. Painting Competition. 11
Special camp for service voters in distt. Fazilka. Service voters 12
(Annexure- 2) Qualitative Report on National Voters' Day, 2016 Submitted by : CEO Punjab 13
(NVD), 2016 was celebrated at State level, District level, ERO level as well as Booth level in the whole state on 25 th January, 2016. The brief description of celebration of NVD, 2016 is as follows:- Advertisement of NVD: On the same day, the theme for the 6 th NVD 'Inclusive and Qualitative Electoral Participation', its logo along with Voters' Pledge were published for awareness of the general public, voters and political parties in the nine prominent newspapers in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Distribution of badges: About 3,00,000 badges with the slogan "Proud to be Voter- Ready to Vote" were got printed. These badges were given to new electors during the felicitation ceremony along with their EPICs, school and college students who participated in the function of NVD. Agencies, which were made partners for celebration of NVD: The different agencies were engaged in the celebration of NVD 2016 like District Education Office, District Public Relation Office, DDPO, Postal Department Indian Red Cross Society, Assistant Director Youth Services, Sahara Welfare Club, Transport Department, Food Supply Department, Banks, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Prayas, Rashtriya Kalyankari Parishad, Sehyog Club International, Helping Social Club, Vision India Misssion-21 Pathankot, Vikas Manch, NGOs, Raahgiri- Ludhiana, Ishmeet Musical Academy-Ludhiana, V-Mad Group, Roraty Club, Lok Sewa Society- Jagraon, Rahat Foundation, Guru Nanak Mission-Muktsar, Welfare Club, Youth Welfare Club, Yog Sewa Samiti,, Rural Youth Club Association-Mansa, Malwa Club Aklia, Aman Kala Manch-Aklia, Lok Chetna Manch-Maghania, Baba Banda Singh Bahadar Engg. College-Fatehgarh Sahib etc. State Level NVD State Level NVD function was organised at Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engg. College, Fatehgarh Sahib in distt. Fatehgarh Sahib of Punjab. Before the function celebration, a road rally was arranged for voter awareness in the morning of NVD. The students of different five schools of Fategarh Sahib, having different uniforms, participated in the rally. The students were holding flex banners showing theme with logo NVD, 2016. Different slogans for voter awareness were also displayed on flex banners. 14
Students showing a banner bearing slogan 'Proud to be Voter, Ready to Vote. The Voter Awareness Rally was flagged off by worthy Sh. Upkar Singh, P.C.S., Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Additional District Election Officer, Fatehgarh Sahib. 15
The rally passed through the main roads of Fatehgarh Sahib. Finally, the rally reached at Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engg. College, Fategarh Sahib, where State level NVD, 2016 function was organized. 16
The view of entry gate of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engg. College, Fatehgarh Sahib, which was decorated with flowers, flags, posters and beautiful Rangolis Sh. V. K. Singh, I.A.S., C.E.O. Punjab and other guests attending function. 17
Govt. officials, Principals of schools and colleges, members of NGOs, media staff, elections staff members who attended the function. Students from different schools of Fatehgarh Sahib enjoying the function. 18
Welcome song by the students (Girls) of Government Senior Secondary School, Mandi Gobindgarh. Sh. Kamaldeep Singh Sangha, I.A.S. Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Fatehgarh Sahib, welcomed the guests and delivered the message of National Voters' Day. 19
Nehru Yuva Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib staged a play, named 'Voter Chetna' with a message to the potential youngsters of schools and colleges to enroll themselves as voters. Importance of strengthening democracy was also emphasized. Speeches by students for voter awareness Students from different educational institutions of Fatehgarh Sahib expressed their views to motivate youngsters that they should use their right to vote. (Speech by student for voter awareness) 20
(Speech by student for voter awareness) (Speech by student for voter awareness) 21
(Speech by student for voter awareness) Voter Pledge ceremony was performed in the presence of C.E.O. Punjab and D.C. Fatehgarh Sahib. 22
EPICs were distributed by CEO, Punjab to the newly registered electors. Sh. Lakhmir Singh, P.C.S., S.D.M.-cum-E.R.O. 053, S.A.S. Nagar was awarded for Best ERO for the year 2015 by C.E.O. Punjab. 23
Smt. Gurpal Kaur, BLO, Booth No. 135, AC-056-Amloh was awarded for Best BLO for the year 2015 by C.E.O. Punjab. Prizes were also distributed to the participants and winners of different competitions held on National Voters' Day. 24
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Sh. V. K. Singh, I.A.S., Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab appealed the youngsters to enroll their names in the Electoral Rolls and cast their votes in the elections without any fail. 'Giddha' folk dance of Punjab was presented by students (girls) of Government Senior Secondary School, Mandi Gobindgarh. 27
'Folk Orchestra' - Different musical instruments were played by the students of Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib. In the end of State level NVD function, National Anthem was sung by students of Government Senior Secondary School, Sirhind. 28
Highlights of NVD celebration in the districts of Punjab The following activities for voter awareness were performed in districts on NVD, 2016:- Road Rallies Nukkar Natak/ One-act play Rangoli- making competition Essay- writing competition Painting Competition Voter Pledge Speech competition Quiz competition Message of CEC was displayed on projector EPIC distribution Badges were given to newly registered voters Distt. Amritsar Honourable Chief Guest (DC Amritsar) watching the Exhibition on SVEEP Activities like paintings, slogans and other banners prepared by Students of College. 29
Performance bearing title "Vote Hai Sadi Power..." by Sh. Harinder Sohal and his team. Distribution of EPICs to newly registered young voters of age 18-19 years by Honorable Chief Guest (DC Amritsar). 30
Winners of different activities, performed under SVEEP. Distt. Barnala Sh. Amandeep Bansal, A.D.C. Barnala, addressing the present public in the distt. level function. 31
Speech for voter awareness by a school student. Voter i-cards were given to newly registered voters by Sh. Amandeep Bansal, A.D.C., Barnala. 32
Distt. Fazilka Students marched to destination of S.K.B.D.A.V. Cenetarary Senior Secondary School, Paincha Wali and made people aware of the esteemed right to vote. They inspired the young ones to have their vote, as soon as they come at the age of 18. Students from Holy Heart Day Boarding School initiated the auspicious day with their welcome song. It was the best possible start as their song and the enthusiasm among the audience made the cold weather to stay away. 33
Students from different Government School exhibited their views on this Historic day very ingeniously. Their laudable presentation made the August gathering clap. They made every one realise the worth of the Right to Vote. Chief Guest A.D.C. Charanjit Singh Maan who emphasised the value and real importance of National Voter Day. He appealed the young ones to get enrolled as soon as they come at the age of 18. He extended his heartiest gratitude to one and all. 34
Prize distribution ceremony for the students who participated in Drawing, Painting and Declamation for National Voter Day was followed. Distt. Ferozepur. For the valuable contribution, Sh. Charandeep Singh, 78-GHS (ERO), was awarded with title of Best Electoral Registeration Officer by Er. D.P.S. Kharbanda, I.A.S., D.C-cum-D.E.O.. Ferozepur. 35
Smt. Sarabjit Kaur, B.L.O., Machhiwara, was awarded with title of Best BLO by D.C. Ferozepur. Speech for voter awareness was delivered by school student. 36
Distt. Mansa Best ERO Award was given to Miss Poonam Singh, PCS, S.D.M.-cum-ERO- 097-Sardulgarh by Mrs. Isha Kalia, IAS, ADC-cum-ADEO, Mansa. Sh. Ramesh Kumar, Lecturer was awarded as Best Nodal Officer by Mrs. Isha Kalia, IAS, ADC-cum-ADEO, Mansa. 37
EPIC distribution to newly registered voter by Mrs. Isha Kalia, IAS, ADC-cum- ADEO, Mansa and Miss Poonam Singh, PCS, S.D.M.-cum-ERO-097-Sardulgarh. Nukkar Natak played by Amna Kala Manch, Aklia. 38
Distt. Sangrur Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Additional District Election Officer-cum-, Sangrur shared his ideas with public, regarding NVD and motivate the youth to use their right to vote in coming elections. Certificates were distributed to winners of competitions. 39
Election Staff giving badges to newly enrolled voters. Newly Enrolled young voter were distributed EPICs by BLO. 40
Pathankot Worthy Deputy Commissioner Pathankot Sh. Sukhvinder Singh, IAS giving award to best ERO of AC-003-Pathankot, Dr. Amit Mahajan,PCS, Sub Divisional Magistrate Pathankot. Worthy Deputy Commissioner Pathankot Sh. Sukhvinder Singh, IAS giving award to best BLO Sh. Vishwa Kumar, Jr. Drafts Man, RSD Shahpur Kandi Polling Booth No. 172, of 002 Bhoa(SC)- Assembly Constituency. 41
Newly registered voters were distributed EPICs by Worthy Deputy Commissioner Pathankot. Distt. S.B.S. Nagar A rally was organized by Upkar Society with the help of students of ITI (Girls) S.B.S. Nagar on the occasion on NVD 2016. 42
Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, SBS Nagar is awarding certificates to the winners of various competitions, conducted in the schools of district. District Election Officer SBS Nagar presented the appreciation letter to ERO 48 Balachaur who had registered maximum young voters (18-19 years). 43
Newly registered voters were distributed EPICs by worthy D.C.,S.B.S. Nagar. Student of education institution is delivering a speech on ethical voting. 44
Distt. Moga Speech given by student who participated in Speech Competition. Award given to Best ERO (AC 72-Baghapurana) by Deputy Commissioner, Moga. 45
Award given to Best BLO by Deputy Commissioner, Moga. EPICs were given to newly registered voters by Deputy Commissioner, Moga. 46
Distt. Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Kapurthala giving Award and appreciation letter to Best ERO. ERO 29-Phagwara distributed EPICs to voters. 47
Distt. Jalandhar Motivating speech for voter awareness delivered by a girl student in district level function. Giddha was performed by girl students. 48
Newly registered electors were distributed EPICs. Distt. Ropar Newly registered electors were distributed EPICs. 49
Distt. Patiala Newly registered elector were distributed EPICs. Views regarding NVD were expressed by worth Deputy Commissioner-cum- District Election Officer, Patiala. 50
Motivating speech for voter awareness delivered by a student in declamation contest. Best ERO was awarded by worth Deputy Commissioner, Patiala. 51
Painting competition was held on NVD. Distt. S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) Nukad Natak for voter awareness was presented by students. 52
Student is giving speech on NVD at Derabassi. Honourable Additional Deputy Commissioner SAS Nagar giving EPICs to newly enrolled voters. 53
Distt. Faridkot Girls on bicycles marched a road rally for voter awareness.. Skit for voter awareness was presented by school students. 54
Jhanki showing theme with logo of NVD, 2016, slogans for voter awareness and knowledge of different forms which are filled for enrolment, correction, deletion etc. Newly registered voters were distributed EPICs by Smt. Sonali Giri, I.A.S. A.D.C. Faridkot. 55
Distt. Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Hoshiarpur is watching posters and slogans prepared by the students. In district level function quiz competition was held. Additional Deputy Commissioner cum- Additional District Election Officer, Hoshiarpur is asking questions from the students. 56
EPICs were distributed to newly registered electors by Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur. BLOs were awarded by worth Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur. 57
Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur addressed the public on district level NVD function. Distt. Muktsar Prizes were distributed to the winners in different competitions held for voter awareness. 58
\ Student expressing his views on NVD in speech competition. 59
Distt. Bathinda Pledge Ceremony EPIC distribution to newly registered voter. 60
Distt. Tarn Taran Pledge Ceremony EPIC distribution to newly registered voter. 61
Distt. Ludhiana EPIC distribution to young voters by Chief Guest. Sh. J. K. Jain, PCS, A.D.C. Khanna Best ERO was honoured by the worth Chief Guest. 62
Best Nodal Officer was honoured by the worth Chief Guest. Best BLO was honoured by the worth Chief Guest. 63
A Girl student expressing her views about right to vote to motivate young voters. A boy student delivering his views on the occasion of NVD. 64
A view of Poster making competition. Winner of Poster making competition was honoured by the Chief Guest. 65
Distt. Gurdaspur Student delivering speech on national voter's day. EPIC distribution to newly registered voters. 66
Student is being appreciated with certificate of participation for delivering speech. Pledge Ceremony 67