Kerala SIR: Thiruvananthapuram district tops ‘uncollectables’ list
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Why in news
The Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala revealed that Thiruvananthapuram district has the highest number of uncollectable enumeration forms in the state.
Background
Thiruvananthapuram district accounts for 4.36 lakh uncollectable enumeration forms out of Kerala's total 25.01 lakh. The 'uncollectables' category includes deceased, untraceable, absent/permanently shifted, and duplicate cases.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThiruvananthapuram district has 4.36 lakh uncollectable enumeration forms.
- FactKerala's total uncollectable enumeration forms stand at 25.01 lakh.
- PostRathan U. Kelkar is the Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala).
- FactUncollectable categories include deceased, untraceable, absent/permanently shifted, and duplicate cases.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining accurate electoral rolls in India and suggest measures to ensure the integrity of the voter database.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Difficulty in identifying and removing deceased or shifted voters from the permanent electoral roll
- Logistical hurdles: Challenges in reaching untraceable voters in rural or densely populated urban pockets
Keywords: electoral roll · voter enumeration · data integrity · administrative challenges
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