Categories: Awards

Meghalaya wins National Award for Best Electoral Practices 2020

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya was selected for a Special Award for Information Technology applications in Elections by the Election Commission of India (ECI), in the National Best Electoral Practices Awards-2020. President Ram Nath Kovind virtually conferred the award to Meghalaya CEO F.R. Kharkongor at the National Voters’ Day Award function held in New Delhi.

WARRIOR 5.0 Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams Banking Awareness Online Coaching | Bilingual

About the award:

  • The award recognises the sustained and consistent IT application efforts in electoral activities being made by the Office of the CEO in the entire Enrolment to Elections (E2E) process and for leveraging technology for the benefit of all categories of voters, both general and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
  • The ECI has consistently been championing the use of technology covering the non-election period, such as voter portal, voter helpline app, SMS, 1950 helpline, political party registration and online tracking.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Meghalaya Capital: Shillong.
  • Meghalaya Governor: Satya Pal Malik.
  • Meghalaya Chief minister: Conrad Sangma.

Find More Awards News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Sumit Arora
5 years ago

Recent Posts

Andhra Pradesh Clears Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport to Boost Nellore’s Connectivity

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district, marking…

32 mins ago

Nissan Strengthens India Leadership, Appoints Thierry Sabbagh as President

In a significant leadership move aimed at accelerating its turnaround strategy, Nissan has announced the…

45 mins ago

Meta Names Former Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman

In a major leadership reshuffle with strategic and political implications, Meta, the parent company of…

57 mins ago

India to Host 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth

India is set to play a pivotal role in strengthening parliamentary democracy across the Commonwealth…

1 hour ago

Which Indian City is known as the Flower City?

Flowers bring color, joy, and freshness to life. In India, there is a city that…

1 hour ago

National Sports Governance Rules 2026 Notified to Reform Sports Administration

India has taken a decisive step towards reforming sports administration with the notification of the…

2 hours ago