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What is a Voter Awareness Forum (VAF)?

Voter Awareness Forum (VAF) is an informal forum for generating discussions and awareness around the electoral process, on the how, what and where of registration & voting, through the medium of real-time activities. Through VAFs in Government Departments, Government and Non-Government Organizations as well as in Corporates; the Election Commission of India aims to spread voter awareness and facilitate voter education.

What is the structure of VAF?

1. The Head of each organization/ office shall be the chair of the VAF. 2. Chair shall appoint one senior officer as the Nodal Officer. Preference shall be given to an officer who has experience of the election duty.

Who shall be the members of VAF?

All employees, including contractual employees, shall be members of the VAF.

What is the role of Nodal Officer?

The Nodal Officer will act as the convener of the VAF and will coordinate with the Office of Election Commission of India/Chief Electoral Officer/District Election Officer for the provision of VAF Resource Guide which shall carry instructions on the conduct of activities within the VAF

What shall we do in VAF?

In VAF, members will be a part of engaging activities, designed keeping specific learnings in mind, to help them become an ‘Empowered Voter’.

Who shall conduct various activities of VAF?

The activities of VAF shall be coordinated by Executive Committee. The Committee shall be elected by the members of the VAF. Existing Clubs like Recreation Club, Sports Club etc. or similar bodies in an organization can also act as the Executive Committee of the VAF.