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The UGC has directed all higher educational institutions in India to integrate voter education and electoral literacy into their academic frameworks, following
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India, emphasizing the integration of voter education and electoral literacy into the academic framework.
This initiative aims to prepare students for active participation in the electoral process.
In an official notification, the UGC says, “”This is in continuation of the UGC letter of even number dated 19th December, 2023. As you are aware, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Education and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on 2nd November, 2023 to incorporate voter education and electoral literacy formally into the University/ College education system to prepare future and new voters for greater electoral participation. The Higher Education Institutions are requested to take necessary steps for operationalisation of the provisions of this MoU by making it an integral part of their functioning.”
Key initiatives under the MoU
As part of this initiative, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) and the Department of Higher Education (DoHE) have been tasked with several critical activities:
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