In order to educate eligible voters for their participation in the electoral process, the District administration has been organizing awareness programmes under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) at various places in Anantnag. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Mr. Shantmanu also attended these programmes.The CEO highlighted the importance of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation, saying that its aim is to facilitate eligible voters for their registration and participation in the electoral process. He appealed people especially students, who have attained 18 years of age, to register themselves as eligible voter in the camps held every year by the district administration.
He also appealed the registered voters to take part massively in the forthcoming bye-elections and elect the candidate of their choice.During the programmes, students, local artists and representatives from Art of Living (NGO) presented various cultural items, skits and folk songs specially designed to aware the masses about the importance of ethical and informed voting ensuring their full participation in the forthcoming Anantnag Bye-elections.A Non-Government Organization (NGO) Art of Living has been engaged for SVEEP activities in the district. The volunteers of Art of Living headed by Mr. Shubham performed programmes on the occasion which was highly applauded by the audiences.