GCC honours 920 NSS students for election duty
The Greater Chennai Corporation honored 920 NSS students for their assistance to voters with disabilities during the recent Assembly election. Officials also conducted training sessions on electoral literacy and the legal framework of the Indian election process.
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This highlights civic engagement and the role of youth volunteers in supporting inclusive democratic processes.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) honoured 920 National Service Scheme (NSS) students and 16 NSS officers from the constituent colleges of the University of Madras for assisting persons with disabilities during the last Assembly election.
The certificates were presented at a meeting on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) held at the Amma Arangam in Ripon Buildings on Wednesday, chaired by Chennai District Election Officer and GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran.
The meeting discussed strengthening ELCs in educational institutions and universities across Chennai district, in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s instructions. Mr. Sameeran explained electoral awareness, the Constitution and its basic principles, electoral rolls and forms, voting rights, and the role of young people in elections. He also discussed online voter registration and ways to create awareness among voters.
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