Electoral literacy club

Students Clubs

History

Electoral literacy club was started in January 2018, this club was started with the team of student, who had been selected as a “MANNIKA MANNAVAR” of the college. Electoral literacy club is setup in the country to promote the electoral literacy among all age groups of the Indian citizens. This club engages the people through interesting activities and hands-on experience but in an a political, neutral and non-partisan manner .Electoral literacy clubs are set up in collages especially targeting the new voters of age-group 18-21. The main objectives of this club is to educate the targeted populations about voter registration, election process and matters related to election to facilitate voter registration for its eligible members who are not yet registered. The main work is to create awareness about election process. By joining in this club will entrusted the responsibility of creating awareness an developing the practice of ethical electoral participation was vital for the future of democracy.

VISION

Originating In Integrated Civic And Voter Education And Electoral Participation Right To Make Its Utmost Contribution To Have An Active Democratic Citizenry From A Young Age.

MISSION

• To educate the targeted populations about voter registration, electoral process and related matters through hands on experience • To familiarize the targeted populations with EVM and VVPAT and to educate them about robustness of EVM and integrity of the electoral process using EVMs • To help the target audience understand the value of their vote to ensure that they exercise their suffrage right in a confident, comfortable and ethical manner • To harness the potential of ELC members for carrying the electoral literacy in communities • To facilitate voter registration for its eligible members who are not yet registered

Convenor & Committee Members

CONVENOR & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

NODAL OFFICER	MEMBER	MEMBER

Prof. R. SURESH Department of Computer Applications	Prof. R Nithyakalyani Department of Social Work	Mohammed Musharaf Department of Criminology

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

Date	Description of the Program	Photo
22.08.2025	The Electoral Literacy Club of DRBCCC Hindu College (Shift-II), Pattabiram, Chennai, under the guidance of the Election Commission of India, organized a Voter Awareness Program and Intra-Collegiate Competitions on 22nd August 2025 at the RJB Colonnade.The event was graced by distinguished Chief Guests: Tmt. P. Mariselvi, B.E., MBA, Electoral Registration Officer & Deputy Commissioner, Avadi Municipal Corporation. Tmt. J. Indirani, Assistant Electoral Registration Officer & Administrative Officer, Avadi Municipal Corporation.The Principal of the College, Dr. G. Kalvikkarasi, addressed the gathering with a motivational message highlighting the role of youth in shaping the future of the nation through active electoral participation. This was followed by an inspiring speech from the Director, Dr.N. Rajendra Naidu, who spoke about the power and responsibility that comes with the right to vote. As part of the event, Intra-Collegiate Competitions were conducted on the theme: “India I Dream – As a Young Voter: I am 17, Ready to Register, Ready to Vote.” The competitions included: Essay Writing Wall Magazine Display Approximately 121 students enthusiastically participated in the program and competitions. The event concluded with the voter pledge, affirming the students' commitment to democratic participation. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Prof. R. Suresh, Convener of the Electoral Literacy Club.

Activities (From June 2019 to Till date)

NAME OF THE EVENT	DATE OF THE EVENT	NAME OF THE CHIEF GUEST
MOCK POLLING	24/1/2019	Mr. A. Saravanan, thasildar, Avadi
RALLY on Voting awareness	25/1/2019	The event presided over by mr. a, saravanan, thasildar, Avadi
INVESTITURE CEREMONY	8/8/2019	Mr. A.SARAVANAN TAHSILDAR, AVADI
MOCK PARLIAMENT	19/12/2019	Mrs.SANGILI RATHI TAHSILDAR, AVADI
SEMINAR ON VOTING AWARENESS	19/12/2019	Mr.ANAND PROFESSOR DEPT. OF HISTORY
VALEDICTOR	26/02/2020	Mr. B.ANNADURAI, FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER, SUCCESS SHIPPING ASSOCIATES

Online quiz Date:12/june/2020

E-investiture And youtube Installation
date:11/july/2020

INVESTITURE CERMONY	01/10/2021	Mr. A. MANOVA DEVANEVAN JEBASTIN (SUB INPECTOR OF POLICE AVADI POLICE STATION)
INTRA COLLEGE COMPETITION	24/12/2021	Dr.Smt. G. Kalvikkarasi, (M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Our beloved principal) and Dr. N. Rajendra Naidu, (M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D., Director, Centre for Research and development)
VALIDECTORY PROGRAM	28/04/2022	P. SHIVAKUMAR (THASILDAR, AVADI)
AWARENESS ON INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND THREE WINGS OF GOVERNEMENT	24/9/22	MR. M.A. MOSES, Social Activist ADVOCATE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS
Naasha Mukt Bharat Abiyaan- AWARENESS ON DRUG FREE INDIA	26/9/2022	ESSAY, DRAWING, ELOCUTION COMPETITIONS ORGANISED AS INSTRUCTED BY DISTRICT COLLECTOR , TIRUVALLUR
Observed VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK 2022- Based On The Theme “AWARENESS ON Corruption Free India For A Developed Nation” In Association With FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA	4/11/2022	SRI DEVENDRA SINGH MARTOLIA, Divisional Manager, FCI
Vigilance Awareness Week 2022- Observed from 31^st October to 6^th November 2022	5/11/22	Mr. Sandeep Rathore, IPS Commissioner of Police, Avadi
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