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.