Electoral Literacy Clubs
Electoral Literacy Clubs promote electoral literacy in all age groups of the Indian citizens. It engages the students through various activities and hands-on experience but in an apolitical, neutral and non-partisan manner. Electoral Literacy Clubs are especially being set up in colleges all across India targeting the new voters, (in the age group of 18-21 years old) pursuing their graduation. The club consists of all students as its members.
Objectives:
- To educate the targeted populations about voter registration, electoral process and related matters through hands on experience;
- To facilitate EVM and VVPAT familiarization and education about the robustness of EVM as well as the integrity of the electoral process using EVMs;
- To help the target audience understand the value of their vote and exercise their right to franchise in a confident, comfortable and ethical manner;
- To harness the potential of ELC members for carrying the electoral literacy in communities;
- To facilitate voter registration for its eligible members;
- To develop a culture of electoral participation and maximize the informed and ethical voting and follow the principle ‘Every vote counts’ and ‘No Voter to be Left Behind’.
On 26 th December 2023 ,Conduction Essay Writing competition of “NO VOTER TO BE LEFT BEHIND” election awareness among students at URCW.
On 20 th January 2024 ,Conduction quiz competition of SVEEP Programme on election awareness among students at sivagangai.
On 4 th March 2024 , “ MY FIRST VOTE FOR THE COUNTRY” A pledge taken among the students at URCW.
On 5 th March 2024 , “ MY FIRST VOTE FOR THE COUNTRY” A Motivational Speech given to the students on the importance voting.
Club Co-ordinators:
1. Dr.M.Lakshmi., MA., M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Electoral Literacy Club
Dr.Umayal Ramanathan college for Women Karaikudi.630003.
Mob: 7598226532
Mail Id: mlakshmi@umayalwomenscollege.co.in
2. Mrs.M.Elaiyarani M.sc,M.Phil,
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Electoral Literacy Club
Dr.Umayal Ramanathan college for Women Karaikudi.630003.
Mob: 6382119170
Mail Id: elaiyarani1987@gmail.com
3. Mrs.R.Gayathri MCA,M.Phil,
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Electoral Literacy Club
Dr.Umayal Ramanathan college for Women Karaikudi.630003.
Mob: 8248769239
Mail Id: gayathri@umayalwomenscollege.co.in
