An Electoral Literacy Club is a platform to engage school students through interesting activities and hands-on experience to sensitise them on their electoral rights and familiarise them with the electoral process of registration and voting. ELCs are also present in colleges and rural communities.
At ELCs, learning meets fun. Activities and Games are designed to stimulate and motivate students provoking them to think and ask questions. Through ELC, Election Commission of India, aims at strengthening the culture of electoral participation among young and future voters.
Objectives
- The ELC aims to raise awareness about the electoral process and the importance of voting among students and the community.
- It helps members understand their voting rights and responsibilities, enabling them to make informed choices during elections.
- The club motivates students to actively participate in democratic processes, including voter registration and casting votes.
- Through participation in electoral activities, the ELC encourages leadership, critical thinking, and public speaking skills.
- It emphasizes the importance of democracy, equality, and justice, fostering a sense of civic responsibility among its members.
- The ELC educates students about the dangers of electoral fraud and malpractices, encouraging ethical participation in elections.
- The club conducts campaigns, and events to extend electoral literacy beyond the campus, reaching the larger community.
- It prepares students to be active and responsible citizens by familiarizing them with electoral procedures and encouraging participation in future elections.
Cultural Club Committee
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Mrs. Shashikala B A |
Convener |