* Visits Samba, reviews election arrangements
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 28: In a significant stride towards fostering a culture of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship among electorates, Jammu and Kashmir Election Department today achieved the set target of planting 1 lakh plant sapplings during the J&K Assembly Elections 2024 across the 90 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) under ‘Green SVEEP’ initiative.
As per the statement released from the office of Chief Electoral Officer, till date 100323 sapplings have been planted so far, with 5854 plants planted in the last 24 hours. Nearly, 99 percent plantation has been achieved in the polling stations of Udhampur and Poonch districts while Doda and Reasi covered 97 percent plantation target, the statement further read.
It was informed that out of 20 districts, 10 districts achieved 90 percent and above coverage of plantation drive in their respective polling stations. As per the details, 6133 plants were planted in Udhampur (4 ACs) district, 5882 in Poonch (3ACs), 7760 in Doda (3 ACs), 8164 in Reasi (3 ACs), 4900 in Budgam (5 ACs), 2073 in Samba (3 ACs), 2920 in Shopian (2 ACs), 2107 in Ganderbal (2 ACs), 4646 in Kulgam (3ACs), 9098 in Baramulla (7 ACs), 4704 in Pulwama (4ACs), 2826 in Kishtwar (3 ACs), 6290 in Srinagar (8 ACs), 7954 in Anantnag (7 ACs), 7431 in Rajouri (5ACs), 2121 in Ramban (2 ACs), 4709 in Kupwara (6 ACs), 4782 in Kathua (6 ACs), 2120 in Bandipora (3 ACs) and 3653 in Jammu (11 ACs).
Speaking on this achievement, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole emphasized the need for tree plantation to save our ecosystem and preserve the environment for future generations. He added that the drive was huge success, empowering students with substantial knowledge of environment and plants.
“The plantation drive is a testament to our commitment not only to promote voter awareness and participation but also to address pressing environmental challenges. By integrating tree planting activities into our SVEEP program, we are leveraging the power of collective action to create a positive impact on both the electoral process and the environment,” CEO said.
Meanwhile, in preparation for the upcoming elections, Chief Election Officer (CEO), P K Pole, today visited Samba and participated in a Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) event aimed at raising voter awareness.
The event was attended by DEO Samba, Rajesh Sharma, SSP Samba Vinay Kumar and other district officers.
As part of the event, a theatre performance titled ‘Loktantra Ka Asli Mantra,’ written by Padmashree Balwant Thakur and directed by Neeraj Kant, was presented by the Natrang Theatre Group. The play emphasized the importance of voting as a tool for change, using satire to highlight societal apathy and urged the citizens to take responsibility by participating in the democratic process.
Following the event, the CEO interacted with various election nodal officers to review the election preparedness of the district. He emphasised upon the officers for putting in place meticulous planning and coordination to ensure a smooth and transparent election process.
The CEO also inspected the Dispatch and Receiving Centres and Control Room established in the district for election management. His visit focused on operational efficiency, timely communication, and strict adherence to election protocols, ensuring a comprehensive plan is in place for the upcoming elections.
The CEO underscored the importance of every citizen’s participation in the voting process, reiterating that a strong democracy depends on each vote being cast.
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