National Voters' Day and Election Commission of India

National Voters' Day (NVD) in India

• National Voters' Day (NVD) is celebrated on January 25th every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
• The significance of NVD lies in promoting electoral literacy, encouragement of voters to participate in the electoral process, and celebrating the importance of voting in a democracy.

Need for National Voters' Day (NVD)

• The need for NVD arose due to the declining voter turnout in Indian elections, particularly among the youth and first-time voters.
• The ECI recognized the necessity to educate and empower citizens, especially the younger generation, about the electoral process and their role in it.

First National Voters' Day (2011)

• The theme of the first NVD celebrated in 2011 was "Empowering Young and Future Voters".
• This theme emphasized the importance of engaging young voters and ensuring their participation in the electoral process.

Election Commission of India (ECI)

• The primary responsibility of the ECI is to conduct and manage elections in India, ensuring free and fair elections.
• The ECI is responsible for maintaining the electoral rolls, registering voters, and overseeing the electoral process.

Learn about the annual celebration of National Voters' Day in India and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in conducting free and fair elections in the country.