Election Commission of India organized Matdaata Mahotsav from 14th-17th January at Central park, Connaught Place.
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The event focused at involving voters and citizens from all walks of life specifically women, youth, defence personnel, non-resident Indians, persons with disabilities, and those from marginalised sections for enhanced sense of inclusion, greater awareness about the electoral process and strengthening SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education & Electoral Participation) programme.
The voters’ fest hosted national exhibition displaying the good practices on various aspects of election management and also described the process of elections through interactive models, presentations and exhibits from different parts of the country. There were information and facilitation centres, mock polling station and a range of interactive activities. Multitude of activities like debates and discussions, music and dance, street plays and games, quizzes and contests during the event aimed at keeping up the spirit of festivity.
Few EMBs from other countries like Maldives, Nepal, Moldova, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Fiji and Australia also shared the best practices of their countries. It was for the first time that these countries had participated in such an exhibition.
Besides, the exhibitions provided a glimpse into best practices in various dimensions of election management- electoral roll, IT and technology, security, mobilisation of personnel and resources, voters’ education, election material, expenditure monitoring and many more innovations by States/ UTs in India through interactive models, three dimensional structures, digital presentations, display of publications and election material, mock set-ups, activities and role-play, graphics and films.
This festival was organized with the support from partner CSOs, NGOs, Ministries and Departments, Radio, TV and Print Media partners along with the support from National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA), Border Security Force (BSF) etc.
The Matdaata Mahotsav was attended by several thousand visitors every day. The Commission plans to organize such events in future at both National and state levels.
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