Chief Election Commissioner Pushes for Electoral Literacy: Targets 25 Crore Students
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Why in news
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced the ELC 2.0 initiative to promote electoral literacy among 25 crore students to strengthen democratic processes.
Background
The initiative targets 25 crore students and 1 crore teachers across India's educational institutions. It focuses on educating youth about electoral processes and transparent elections, specifically ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
Facts for Prelims
- PostGyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India
- FactThe ELC 2.0 initiative aims to reach 25 crore students and 1 crore teachers
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of electoral literacy in strengthening democratic participation and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- voter awareness
- transparency in funding
- youth engagement
- democratic resilience
Keywords: electoral literacy · democratic participation · transparency · voter awareness · civil society
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