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Involving youth in election process P.Amudha District Collector, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu P.AMUDHA, DISTRICT COLLECTOR, DHARMAPURI,TN

Youth’s political apathy I don’t vote because… I am not interested in politics Voting doesn’t change anything… I do not have any preference/ do not know the candidates It is a waste of time

Youth voices… I don’t vote because… Polls are Rigged Elected members switch parties Votes are bought You can be included in electoral roll if you know a politician EVMs can be tampered Names go missing in Electoral roll

Poll Day… Holiday Long Queues Not sure if name is there in electoral roll Location of polling station

Democracy and Election Democracy : government of the people, by the people for the people. Elections : For the politicians, by the politicians and of the politicians.

Efforts to demystify election process Enrollment as voter Getting an EPIC Change in Address/ constituency Eligibility to contest for various elections Compliant redressal system Steps taken by ECI to ensure free and fair election Citizen interface for suggestions

Understanding election and politics Youth targeted through E- mails Social networking sites FAQs in ECI and all state CEO sites Interaction with NGOs working for youth development CBOs organising leadership courses Debates in popular TV channels Educational institutions- films on past electoral process Election watch Organisations

Importance of civic education The purpose of civic education is to prepare and motivate youth to participate in civic society. It seeks to provide youth with basic knowledge and understanding of the government and political process of their nation It encourages them to be engaged in the wide range of activities that make up participation including voting, party membership, issue organization at the grassroots level, policymaking, candidacy, and work with local NGOs.

Importance of civic education… Cultivating the ability to decide political situation and having objective knowledge about national and local political phenomena. Cultivating talent and teaching the roles as a responsible citizen.

Summary Revision 2009 as on 01.01.2009 (Supplement - I)

Summary Revision 2010 As on 01.01.2010 Pennagaram AS

DISTRICT COLLECTOR, DHARMAPURI,TN Sustainability of Indian democracy will be guaranteed when the youth are aware of their political role and fulfill their responsibility as citizens of society. P.AMUDHA, DISTRICT COLLECTOR, DHARMAPURI,TN

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