An awareness programme on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was organised by the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) of Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE) to strengthen understanding of electoral processes among faculty members and student-teachers. The session for faculty was held on 25 Nov., followed by a second round of the programme for trainees on Nov. 26.
The initiative was aimed at familiarising participants with the importance of the right to vote and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise being carried out by the Election Commission of India to ensure accurate and inclusive electoral rolls. The programme focused on building awareness among future educators, emphasising their role in promoting democratic values and informed voter participation.
The session was addressed by the nodal officer for Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), who highlighted the constitutional significance of voting and explained the objectives of the SIR exercise. Participants were briefed on how the revision process helps remove inaccuracies such as duplicate entries, names of deceased voters and ineligible electors, while ensuring that all eligible citizens are included in the voter list.
State-level master trainers served as resource persons for the programme and provided a detailed explanation of voter eligibility criteria. The trainers walked participants through the enumeration process and demonstrated the procedure for correctly filling out the enumeration forms, which form a crucial part of the SIR exercise. The interactive session clarified common doubts related to voter registration, inclusion and verification.
The programme placed strong emphasis on the responsibility of citizens in strengthening democratic processes through active participation. Faculty members, student-teachers and staff members engaged actively during the awareness session, indicating growing institutional interest in electoral literacy and civic responsibility. The organisers noted that equipping student-teachers with such knowledge would have a multiplier effect, as they are likely to carry forward this awareness to future classrooms and communities.
The principal of TGCE, along with the nodal officer of the Electoral Literacy Club, encouraged students to remain informed about electoral processes and to actively engage in democratic practices beyond the classroom. They stressed that institutions of teacher education play a key role in shaping informed and responsible citizens.
The awareness programme forms part of ongoing efforts to promote electoral literacy and public participation during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Organisers said such initiatives are essential to ensure that young voters and future educators understand both their rights and responsibilities within India’s democratic framework.
