INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES FOR ELECTORAL LITERACY

1. Whether Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) has been set up in the Institution?

The establishment of the Electoral Literacy Club within the Vikas Group of Institutions aims to raise awareness among students about their democratic rights, particularly the importance of voting in elections. Through simulated voting exercises, we offer practical learning experiences about the democratic process. Additionally, we organize various events such as poster presentations, debates, public speaking competitions, and essay contests to foster understanding and knowledge about electoral procedures.

2. Whether students’ co-coordinator and co-coordinating faculty members are appointed by the College and whether the ELCs are functional? Whether the ELCs are representative in character?

The Cell has been reconstituted with the following members 2023-24

3. What innovative programmes and initiatives are undertaken by the ELCs? These may include voluntary contributions by the students in electoral processes-participation in voter registration of students and communities where they come from, assisting district election administration in the conduct of poll, voter awareness campaigns, promotion of ethical voting, enhancing the participation of the underprivileged sections of society especially transgender, commercial sex workers, disabled persons, senior citizens, etc.

The ELC cell of Vikas Group of Institutions engages in several activities:

1. Our students participate in Voter Awareness Campaigns to educate nearby village residents.
2. Workshops are conducted to raise awareness among faculty and students.
3. Targeted populations are educated about voter registration and the electoral process through hands-on experiences.
4. The institute organizes seminars and interactive sessions with experts to deepen understanding.
5. Students actively participate in community outreach programs to promote awareness.

4. Any socially relevant projects/initiatives taken by College in electoral-related issues, especially research projects, surveys, awareness drives, creating content, publications highlighting their contribution to advancing democratic values and participation in electoral processes,

The ELC spearheads relevant electoral initiatives, focusing on awareness campaigns and content creation to promote democratic values and encourage electoral participation.

1. Educate on voting importance and ethical suffrage.
2. Cultivate active electoral engagement, ensuring informed and ethical voting, while adhering to the principles of 'Every vote matters' and 'No Voter left behind'.

5. Extent of students above 18 years who are yet to be enrolled as voters in the electoral roll and efforts by ELCs as well as efforts by the College to institutionalize mechanisms to register eligible students as voters.

Students above the age of 18, eligible to become voters, are educated about their democratic rights, particularly the significance of participating in elections. Mock polling activities are organized to offer practical insights into the democratic process. Additionally, voter registration campaigns are conducted on campus to ensure that every eligible student registers to vote in their respective constituencies.