What Is ‘Mission 414’ and How Does It Impact Voter Turnout in Himachal Pradesh?
The Election Commission of India has launched a special campaign in Himachal Pradesh with a singular goal: to enhance voter turnout in 414 polling stations that witnessed less than 60% voting during the previous Lok Sabha polls. This comprehensive initiative, known as ‘Mission 414’, encompasses a range of objectives, strategies, and targeted interventions aimed at revitalizing democratic participation across the state.Objectives of ‘Mission 414’The primary goal of ‘Mission 414’ is to increase the voter percentage
Chamba: Four Poll Icons Appointed
IntroductionIn a strategic move to boost voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Chamba's Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Mukesh Repaswal, announced the appointment of four poll icons as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme.Appointment of IconsUnder this initiative, ✅Padma Shri award winners Lalita Vakil, Musafir Ram, and Dr Vijay Sharma have been appointed as icons representing the art and culture category. ✅Additionally, Asian Shooting Championship bronze medallist Farhan Mirza
Installation of 2kW Solar Power System at Government School in Pangi Valley
RECENTLY IN NEWS: In a significant initiative towards sustainable education infrastructure, the Art of Living Foundation, led by spiritual luminary Sri Ravi Shankar, has recently completed the installation of a 2 kW solar power system at the Government Senior Secondary School in Dharwas, situated in the remote and picturesque Pangi valley of Chamba district.IntroductionSolar energy has emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution to meet the escalating energy needs of schools in India. The installation
HIMACHAL PRADESH NEW MINERAL POLICY, 2024
IntroductionThe Himachal Pradesh Mineral Policy, 2024, is a crucial framework established under the Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation, and Storage) Rules, 2015. This policy derives its authority from Section 15 and Section 23-C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.The Himachal Pradesh Mineral Policy-2024 marks a significant shift in the state's approach towards mineral extraction and management. This policy replaces the dated Mineral Policy-2013 and
Boosting Connectivity: Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) achieved a significant milestone on March 25 by completing the connectivity of the strategically important Darcha-Padum-Nimmu road in Ladakh. This achievement marks a boost to all-weather connectivity in the region, linking Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on the Kargil–Leh Highway.BRO, which stands for Border Roads Organisation, was established in 1960 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru with the aim of coordinating the rapid development of a network of roads in
cVIGIL App: Ensuring a Transparent Election Process
In recent news, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been closely monitoring the election process through the cVIGIL app.IntroductionThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced the cVIGIL app to ensure a transparent and credible election process. 'c-VIGIL' stands for Vigilant Citizen and emphasizes the proactive and responsible role citizens can play in conduct of free and fair elections.The app empowers citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct and election expenditures