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Election Commission plans electoral literacy clubs for young voters ahead of 2029 polls
The Election Commission is revamping outreach to younger generations, aiming to set up 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs across India's Assembly constituencies before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
The Election Commission (EC) has announced a renewed outreach programme targeting Gen Alpha and Gen Z voters ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The initiative aims to create aware voters familiar with the electoral process who can lead future awareness campaigns.
As part of the revamped effort, the EC will target students from classes 9 to 12, as well as colleges and universities, across all 4,123 Assembly constituencies in India. Officials said the EC plans to establish 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs), with 10 clubs per constituency. The outreach will involve students in classes 9 to 12 in 15 lakh schools.
According to EC officials, India has 14.78 crore people in the 18-26 age group, including 7.98 crore males, 6.79 crore females, and 9,000 third gender individuals. The new plan is part of broader efforts to engage young voters ahead of the next national elections.
IndiaPolitics
Election Commission plans electoral literacy clubs for young voters ahead of 2029 polls
The Election Commission is revamping outreach to younger generations, aiming to set up 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs across India's Assembly constituencies before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
The Election Commission (EC) has announced a renewed outreach programme targeting Gen Alpha and Gen Z voters ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The initiative aims to create aware voters familiar with the electoral process who can lead future awareness campaigns.
As part of the revamped effort, the EC will target students from classes 9 to 12, as well as colleges and universities, across all 4,123 Assembly constituencies in India. Officials said the EC plans to establish 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs), with 10 clubs per constituency. The outreach will involve students in classes 9 to 12 in 15 lakh schools.
According to EC officials, India has 14.78 crore people in the 18-26 age group, including 7.98 crore males, 6.79 crore females, and 9,000 third gender individuals. The new plan is part of broader efforts to engage young voters ahead of the next national elections.