India National Voters Day Essay Competition: Greater Participation for a Stronger Democracy - Role of the Youth

12 November 2010
India National Voters Day Essay Competition: Greater Participation for a Stronger Democracy - Role of the Youth
Deadline: 20 December 2010

NATIONAL VOTERS DAY - JANUARY 25

The Election Commission of India has decided to celebrate the day its formation- 25 th January every year as the 'National Voters Day'. Various election awareness programmes will be organised through out the state on January 25th 2011. Public functions for the felicitation of newly registered voters who are enrolled for the Ist time attaining the age of 18, will be held at the State/District/Booth levels and Election Identity Cards issued to them.

Essay Competition For The Youth

An Essay Competition for the youth of age 18 to 23 will held as part of the National Voters Day celebrations. The Topic of the Essay is 'Greater Participation for a Stronger Democracy - Role of the Youth'. The Essay written either in Malayalam or in English, not exceeding 1000 words. Ist Prize Rs. 3000, Second Prize Rs. 2000, Third Prize Rs. 1000.

Only one entry will be accepted from one person. The entries with self attested copies of certificates to prove age may be sent in a cover subscribing 'National Voters Day- Essay Competition' to the following address to reach on or before 20.12.2010.

ADDRESS

Chief Electoral Officer
Election Department
Legislature Complex
Vikas Bhavan P.O
Thiruvananthapuram - 695033

More information here.
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