DEO reviews Assured Minimum Facilities in Polling Stations at Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 08: To ensure compliance to the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines, the District Election Officer Udhampur Saloni Rai led a meeting at the Mini Conference Hall in the DC Office Complex Udhampur. The focus was on evaluating the status of Assured Minimum Facilities polling stations in the district.

During the meeting, the DEO meticulously examined polling stations to identify areas lacking essential amenities such as drinking water, toilet facility, electricity connections and ramps, emphasizing adherence to prescribed standards.

DEO urged officers to ensure that each polling station is equipped with the specified facilities as per ECI norms. A directive was issued to have these provisions in place at identified polling stations by January 15, 2024.

The meeting was attended by Deputy District Election Officer, Gurdev Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Rafiq Ahmed Jaral, Divisional Forest Officer Rushal Garg, Chief Education Officer and Executive Engineers from  PDD, PHE and other concerned departments joined the meeting through virtual mode.