SIR process begins in Uttarakhand; door-to-door visits from June 8 to July 7: Uttarakhand CEO Purushottam
Dehradun, June 6
Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer Dr B V R C Purushottam said on Saturday that the Special Intensive Revision process has commenced in the state and Booth Level Officers will carry out door-to-door visits from June 8 to July 7 to distribute enumeration forms to voters.
During the one-month phase, the completed forms collected from voters will be digitised through the BLO App.
"To ensure that BLOs do not face any shortage of mobile data while carrying out this extensive digital work, a decision has been taken to provide them with financial assistance for a one-month mobile recharge plan," Dr Purushottam said.
The Election Commission will provide Rs 350 each to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in Uttarakhand to cover mobile data recharge expenses, officials said.
According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, orders have been issued to provide the amount to all 11,733 BLOs across the state as part of a special initiative undertaken by Chief Electoral Officer Dr B V R C Purushottam.
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 13 development projects in the Nainital district, totalling Rs 96.71 crore. The initiative included the inauguration of six projects worth Rs 67 crore and the foundation stone laying for seven projects valued at Rs 29.71 crore.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister announced several development initiatives for the Bhimtal region, including the construction of a multipurpose building for ex-servicemen and traders in Bhimtal, the inclusion of Bhimeshwar Temple and Okhalkanda Pashupatinath Temple under the Temple Mala Mission, the integration of the Odhakhan-Mukteshwar motor road and jeep track in Ramgarh Block, the early operationalisation of the Ramgarh Sub-Tehsil, and the formation of a high-level committee to resolve issues related to the development authority in the area, as per the statement by CMO.
— ANI
Reader Comments
SIR process is crucial for accurate voter rolls, especially in border states. But why only Rs 350? In this inflation, that's barely enough for one week of mobile recharge. BLOs deserve better compensation for their door-to-door work in difficult terrain.
As someone who volunteers during elections, I appreciate the digitisation push. The BLO App should be user-friendly though - many elderly voters in Uttarakhand might struggle with digital forms. Hope proper training is provided.
Good step by CEO Purushottam ji, but let's not forget the bigger picture. While voter list revision happens, development projects like those inaugurated by CM Dhami are equally important. Bhimtal needs infrastructure boost - those temple initiatives and road projects will help tourism.
Rs 96.71 crore for Nainital development? That's good but we need more transparency in how these funds are utilised. The SIR process should also ensure that genuine voters are not left out - especially our migrant workers who might be away from home during the enumeration period.
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.