Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 29: In a significant stride to enhance electoral awareness and participation, the University of Jammu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K.
In the presence of JU Vice Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai, the MoU was signed by Prof Rahul Gupta, Registrar JU, and Sapna Kotwal, Media Nodal Officer for SVEEP, along with Akthar Hussain Qazi, Nodal Officer SVEEP, J&K, representing Pandurang K Pole, Chief Electoral Officer, J&K.
This collaboration aims to strengthen the visibility, outreach, and effectiveness of SVEEP activities. This partnership will utilize the University’s Community Radio Station, Dhwani JU 91.2 FM, and also offer students from various departments of the University valuable internship opportunities. These internships will involve tasks such as data collection research, and supporting the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, with the aim of increasing voter knowledge and turnout.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai highlighted the significance of this new partnership as a major step towards enhancing democratic engagement. He highlighted the role of Community Radio Station Dhwani JU 91.2 FM in reaching diverse audiences and the importance of involving students in creating educational content.
Prof Rai expressed confidence that this initiative would significantly improve voter awareness, particularly among first-time voters, marginalized communities, and rural areas, fostering greater inclusivity and positively contributing to the democratic process.
Among others present on the occasion were Prof Monika Sethi, Convener of CRS Dhwani JU, and Ranjeet Kalra, a faculty member of MMTTC and UT Level Icon for Assembly Elections, and Dr Nitan Sharma, Faculty, The Law School, University of Jammu.
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