x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   Court rejects bail in minor rape case | Fabric Nation Hosts 'Unmute': A Bold Platform for Authentic Voices and Untold Journeys in Jammu | Advisor CM Nasir Wani flags off FICCI CASCADE's Auto Rally | IGP Jammu visits Police Station Bishnah | Food Safety, DFCO, Jammu launches drive against the Violators | DB upholds life-imprisonment step-father for murdering step-son | Secret recording of conversations of spouses can be used in matrimonial cases: SC | SSP Samba pins rank to newly promoted ASIs | JMC Commissioner reviews cleanliness scenario | Jammu police solve theft case accused arrested | BJP MLAs protest in Jammu over Urdu mandate for Naib Tehsildar posts | EPFO RO Jammu conducts seminar on ELI Scheme | J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages celebrates newly elected body | Kishtwar admin rolls out action plan for effective implementation of NTCP | DC Reasi inaugurates Shrawan Mahotsav at Shiv Khori Shrine | 850+ LPU students secured global opportunities across 80+ countries | Rich Harvest School hosts CBSE capacity building programme | DC inaugurates HP Fuel Station in Doda Township | Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Utkarsh Abhiyan Awareness cum benefit saturation camp held | Supervisors, Booth Level Officers imparted orientation training at Udhampur | Indian Army organizes T20 Cricket Tournament | Brahman Sabha continues green cover plantation drive | Shrine Board organises excursion tour to Amritsar for frontline cleanliness warriors | Two-week International Summer School on Climate Change in Ladakh concludes | India rises to 8th largest global tourism economy in 2025 | Synergetic Green Warriors Foundation takes "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" | Union Joint Secretary reviews district's progress | Powerlifters from J&K selected for National Championship in Gujarat | GDC Ghagwal in collaboration with others inaugurates ten days summer internship programme | JSS Jammu concludes CBSE Kho Kho Cluster XVIII | CUJ awarded 'A' grade for the third consecutive time | Jodhamal hosts workshop on promoting mental health and wellness | DG YSS strengthen the youth exchange programme | BJP entrusts Kavinder Gupta with Ladakh’s LG role | Political Journey rooted in Activism and RSS Ideology | ULB, Panchayat polls likely after Amarnath Yatra | CM Omar Abdullah meets various delegations at Raabita Office | Railways to install CCTV cameras in all coaches | Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Shrine | CAT stays operation of provision that makes Urdu mandatory | NIA Court rejects bail application of Branch Manager | SC to hear on Aug 3 pleas seeking transparency | ACB arrests postal employee | 3 CRPF personnel Injured in Ganderbal mishap | I-T Deptt Conducts Raids | Inflation turns Negative | DC Anantnag convenes preparatory meeting for Independence Day celebrations-2025 | Drug Peddlers nabbed from Miran Sahib | Theft case cracked: 120 grams gold, 530 grams silver recovered | Inauguration of Maj Akash Singh, Shaurya Chakra obstacle training course | Inauguration of Maj Akash Singh, Shaurya Chakra obstacle training course | One held with Banned Nylon Gattu by Pacca Danga Police | Vice-Chancellor CUJ honored on Auspicious Occasion of Vyas Poojan | Udhampur police attaches movable property of bovine smuggler | Significant change in RRCP – first chart will now be prepared 8 hours before departure | Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Gupta called on Director General YSS Department | DC Srinagar, Commissioner SMC review progress of PMAY-Urban 2.0 | UP CM reviews preparations, Delhi CM warns against disturbing Kanwar Yatra as people throng temples | Timely and adequate fertilizer supply to farmers is top priority: CM Yogi | CM Yogi lays foundation stone for new & upgraded KGMU administrative building | NFR Enhances Customer Interface, Logistics Efficiency in June 2025 | Gurdeep Singh Sangral’s election as Hockey J&K President Quashed by Delhi High Court | CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi | Amarnath Yatra has a positive impact on peace and Tourism | Empowering the Future - Celebrating World Youth Skills Day 2025 | The Science Library | Radicalisation In Prisons | Back Issues  
 
news details
Democracy on Wheels" campaign launched to Boost Electoral Awareness Among Youth
5/19/2025 11:18:13 PM
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: In a landmark initiative to enhance voter education and encourage democratic participation among the youth, Cluster University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Election Commission of India and the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, UT of J&K, launched the "Democracy on Wheels" campaign with the flagging off of a specially designed IEC Van.
The campaign, the first of its kind in the region, was inaugurated from GGM Science College, Jammu, aiming to strengthen electoral literacy and foster civic responsibility among students.
The event was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Chandrasekar, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, and Mr. Akhter Hussain Qazi (JKAS), Nodal Officer (SVEEP), UT of J&K. The launch ceremony was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, Principal of GGM Science College, alongside faculty members Dr. M. S. Saini, Dr. Ashaq Hussain (Associate Dean, DSW and University Nodal Officer for Election Awareness), Prof. Chaman Lal, Prof. Pankaj Gupta, Prof. Altaf Ahmed, and the SVEEP Committee of the college.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta welcomed the initiative, saying, "Our students are tomorrow's leaders. This campaign will help instill democratic values and a deep sense of civic responsibility. We hope they will become ambassadors of democracy in their communities."
In his message, Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Chandrasekar emphasized the importance of youth participation in the democratic process: "India's democracy thrives on the active involvement of its youth. This campaign is a step toward nurturing informed and responsible citizens."
Mr. Akhter Hussain Qazi highlighted SVEEP's commitment to enhancing electoral literacy: "Democracy on Wheels is part of our resolve to reach out to young voters and spread the message that every vote matters, and every voice counts."
Dr. Ashaq Hussain elaborated on the campaign's operational aspects, stating that the specially equipped IEC Van features LED displays to showcase engaging educational content on the voting process, electoral participation, and the values of democracy. The van will travel to various colleges affiliated with the Cluster University in the coming weeks, aiming to convert awareness into meaningful action.
The campaign forms a key part of the ongoing SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) program, which seeks to promote participatory democracy through education, outreach, and youth engagement.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU