Election Commission organizes SVEEP Consultation Workshop

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Consultation Workshop. As a part of this workshop, the Chief Election Commissioner, Sushil Chandra along with Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar unveiled a new initiative. The main objective of the two-day workshop was to review State SVEEP Plans, conduct extensive deliberations on the important aspects of SVEEP and formulate a comprehensive strategy for future elections.

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What is the SVEEP program?

• The SVEEP program is the flagship program of the Election Commission of India for voter education & awareness.
• The new voters would send a personalized letter from the Commission when sending out their Voter ID Cards.
• The package would include a Voter Guide for new voters, a congratulatory letter and a pledge for ethical voting.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• Election Commission Formed: 25 January 1950;
• Election Commission Headquarters: New Delhi;
• First executive of Election Commission: Sukumar Sen.

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