Training on handling of EVMs, VVPATs for female staff of model polling stations held at Doda

DODA, April 01: A training session on the handling of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines was today organised for female staff members of model polling stations here in the DC office.

The training aimed to ensure that  female staff members are well-equipped with  knowledge and skills required to effectively operate these machines during the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024.

District Election Officer, Harvinder Singh briefed the staff about their significant role in the election process and directed them to take full benefit  of the training program and implement the same throughout their election related duties

The training was conducted by District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs) and Assistant Level Master Trainers (ALMTs) who provided full guidance to participants in various facets of the electoral process and operator EVM/VVPAT.

The training session covered various topics related to the functioning and maintenance of EVMs and VVPATs, including how to set up and test the machines, how to troubleshoot common issues, and the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of the voting process. The participants also had the opportunity to practice using the machines in a simulated polling station environment.

Chief Planning Officer Doda, Nodal Officer Trainings Doda and other concerned were also present at the event.