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Voter & Civic Awareness

Voter ID, how voting works, local bodies and civic duties.

3 HoursDuration 6Chapters29Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Democracy and Elections in India 4 topics
  1. What is democracy
  2. Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and local elections
  3. Election Commission of India
  4. National Voters' Day (25 January)
02Becoming a Voter 5 topics
  1. Eligibility: Indian citizen, 18 years or above
  2. Form 6 (new voter), Form 8 (shifting / correction)
  3. Voters' Service Portal and Voter Helpline App
  4. Booth Level Officer (BLO)
  5. Voter helpline 1950
03On Polling Day 6 topics
  1. Finding your name and polling booth
  2. Identity documents allowed
  3. Indelible ink
  4. EVM and VVPAT
  5. NOTA
  6. Secret ballot
04Free and Fair Elections 4 topics
  1. Model Code of Conduct
  2. No money, liquor or gifts for votes
  3. Reporting violations (cVIGIL app)
  4. Voting without fear or pressure
05Local Self-Government 5 topics
  1. Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha
  2. Nagar Panchayat, Nagar Palika and Nagar Nigam
  3. 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
  4. Reservation for women
  5. State Election Commission
06Civic Duties and Good Citizenship 5 topics
  1. Fundamental duties (Article 51A)
  2. Following laws and paying taxes
  3. Keeping public places clean
  4. Protecting public property
  5. Taking part in Gram Sabha and ward meetings

About

You will be able to

  • Check eligibility and register as a voter (Form 6) online or through the BLO
  • Find your name, booth and voter details on the voter portal or Voter Helpline App
  • Vote correctly on the EVM, check the VVPAT slip and know about NOTA
  • Know about the Model Code of Conduct and refuse money or gifts for votes
  • Understand Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha and urban local bodies
  • Practise civic duties as a responsible citizen

Who it is for

  • First-time voters (18 years and above)
  • Any citizen who wants to understand elections and local government
  • Self-help groups, youth clubs and community workers

What you need

  • No special knowledge needed
  • Aadhaar or another ID and a mobile phone help for the online practice

Questions

I will turn 18 later this year. Can I apply now?

Yes. You can apply in advance; your name is added on the next qualifying date (1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October) after you turn 18.

Is the course linked to any political party?

No. It is fully non-political and only explains how the system works.

How long is the course?

About 3 hours, including a practice of searching a name in the voter list.

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