New Delhi [India], March 5: The two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) from all States and Union Territories concluded on Wednesday at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi.
The conference highlighted several key deliverables aimed at improving the election process, which include animated videos, audiobooks, e-books, and an integrated dashboard designed for each of the 28 identified stakeholders under the current statutory framework and Election Commission of India (ECI) instructions.
According to the ECI’s release, modern approaches to capacity building were emphasized, with plans to produce animated video capsules for each stakeholder. These videos will comprehensively cover all aspects of the electoral process relevant to them, offering stakeholders a convenient, self-paced method for continuous learning.
In line with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s vision of using technology to streamline election processes, a unified IT architecture with a customized dashboard will be developed to facilitate various stakeholders. The platform, featuring role-based access, will ensure smooth communication and reduce human errors through built-in cross-verification mechanisms.
On the second day of the conference, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alongside Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reviewed the actionable points put forward by each CEO for the timely delivery of the key initiatives. Each CEO was assigned a specific stakeholder group to oversee.
The sessions also focused on enhancing communication at the CEO and District Election Officer (DEO) level to quickly address misinformation and local challenges. There was a strong emphasis on boosting social media outreach to maintain continuous engagement with voters in the rapidly evolving media landscape.
In his concluding remarks, CEC Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that all officials must operate within the established constitutional and legal framework, including the Representation of the People Act 1950 & 1951, the Registration of Electors Rules 1960, the Conduct of Election Rules 1961, and the instructions periodically issued by the ECI.
Key Features:
- The two-day conference brought together Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) to focus on improving the election process.
- Key deliverables include animated videos, audiobooks, e-books, and a customized IT dashboard for 28 stakeholders.
- The use of technology to streamline election operations and minimize errors.
- Enhanced focus on strengthening communication between CEOs, DEOs, and stakeholders to address misinformation.
- A renewed emphasis on engaging voters through social media to adapt to the changing media environment.
Key Model:
- Implementation of a unified IT system to streamline election-related processes and improve communication efficiency across various stakeholders.
- Introduction of modern, self-paced learning tools (animated videos, e-books) for stakeholders to stay informed about election processes.