This mega campaign was to ensure free and fair elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and municipalities in partnership with the State Election Commissions and the Election Commission of India.
Objectives:
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Organising Pre-Election Voters’ Awareness Campaign (PEVAC) in India, to ensure free and fair elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions and Municipalities in partnership with the State Election Commissions and the Election Commission of India, is an ongoing intervention pioneered by PRIA.
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Geographical Spread
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Covered more than 100 million electorates in 6 states during 2004-05 elections of Panchayats and Municipalities
Key areas/components:
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Educating and activating voters for free, fair and participatory elections: importance of participation in election process as voters and contestants
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Proactive and participatory information campaigns about qualification of contestants, how to cast votes, election timings and processes of voting, actions against election malpractices.
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In all states collaborations with State Election Commissions were secured
Key outputs:
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Orientation of citizens groups, civil society groups, academic institutions, media and other stakeholder groups
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Organised campaigns through rallies, street meetings, house to house contacts, distribution of IEC materials etc.
Year/Period:
2000-06
Client:
Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, SIDA, SDC, CORDAID and DVV International
