1st Phase election training held across six Assembly Constituencies of district Kathua

KATHUA, SEPTEMBER 06: The first round of election training session was successfully conducted today across all six Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of District Kathua, focusing on preparations for the upcoming Assembly Elections.

The training programs, organized at Government Degree College (GDC) Bani for AC 63-Bani, GDC Billawar for AC 64-Billawar, GDC Basohli for AC 65-Basohli, Town Hall Kathua for AC 66-Jasrota, GDCW Kathua for 67-Kathua(SC) and GDC Hiranagar for AC 68-Hiranagar, were facilitated by dedicated teams of District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs) and Assembly Level Master Trainers (ALMTs).

The sessions, coordinated by Nodal Officer for Election Training, Ranjit Thakur aimed to equip employees from various departments with the essential knowledge and operational skills necessary for effective election management.

To ensure comprehensive coverage, the training sessions were held both in the morning and evening, accommodating the schedules of all participants.

A significant portion of the training focused on the operation and management of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs).

Trainees were guided through detailed PowerPoint presentations and hands-on practice sessions, enabling them to gain confidence in handling these machines under various scenarios.

The training included briefings on the election process and emphasized the importance of adhering to guidelines and protocols essential for maintaining the secrecy, integrity, and transparency of the election process. This focus is vital in upholding public trust in the democratic system.

The four day training sessions are being carried out by expert DLMTs and ALMTs to acquaint the polling staff with the complete polling process.

A total of 3893 employees attended the training sessions across the district in all six Assembly Constituencies.