Electoral Literacy Clubs are being set up in the country to promote electoral literacy in all age groups of Indian citizens through engaging and interesting activities and hands-on experience but in an apolitical, neutral, and non-partisan manner. Electoral Literacy Clubs are especially being set up in colleges all across India, targeting new voters (in the age group of 18-21 years old) pursuing their graduation. It is constituted at the behest of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in all educational institutions with the motive to raise awareness and ensure the participation of youth & future voters, who are the pillars of Indian democracy.
Objectives
To raise interest and awareness among teachers and students by holding camps and awareness-raising events.
To assist eligible members who haven’t registered to vote in the process of registering to vote.
To organize awareness programs to encourage new voters and celebrate National Voters Day.