Electoral Literacy Club
Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) is an initiative designed to promote awareness and understanding of electoral processes among citizens, particularly young people, first-time voters, and marginalized communities. This club is often often set up to empower individuals with knowledge about their rights, responsibilities, and the significance of participating in democratic processes.
Objectives of an Electoral Literacy Club:
- Promote Electoral Awareness: Educate members about voting processes, voter rights, and the importance of free and fair elections.
- Encourage Voter Participation: Inspire individuals, especially first-time voters, to participate actively in elections.
- Foster Democratic Values: Instill a sense of responsibility and respect for democratic principles.
- Combat Misinformation: Equip members with tools to identify and counter electoral misinformation.
- The Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) of Sree Narayana Trusts Arts and Science College, Pambanar, is dedicated to fostering electoral awareness among students.
- The club conducts regular workshops and seminars to educate students about voter registration and the importance of democratic participation.
- Mock elections are organized by the club to familiarize students with the voting process, including the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
- It actively participates in campaigns to ensure all eligible students are registered as voters.
- The club organizes quizzes and debates to engage students and enhance their knowledge of democracy and electoral systems.
- Awareness drives are conducted in the local community to encourage voter participation in regional and national elections.
- The club collaborates with local electoral authorities to promote initiatives like the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program.
- Through creative activities like poster-making competitions and street plays, the club spreads awareness about the significance of free and fair elections.
- The ELC emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring students from marginalized communities are aware of their voting rights.
- By instilling democratic values, the club plays a pivotal role in empowering young voters and strengthening democratic practices in the region.
