Problems in Conduct of Public Elections
Sachin Tendulkar to be EC’s national icon for three years
- Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will become a “national icon” of the Election
Commission (EC) and spread awareness of the need for greater voter participation in the
electoral process.
- EC will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of three years with Tendulkar in
New Delhi.
About Election Commission of India (ECI)
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- Autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election
processes in India. - Formation – January 25, 1950 (celebrated as National Voters’ Day)
- Constitutional Provisions – Part XV (Article 324-329)
- Chief Election Commissioner of India – Rajiv Kumar.
- Autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election
- Election Commissioners
- Anup Chandra Pandey
- Arun Goel
Govt – Welfare oriented Govt schemes, their utility
T.N. announces aid for families of non-resident Tamils
- The Non-Resident Tamils’ Welfare Board will issue implementation guidelines with regard aid for families of non-resident Tamils in cases of deaths abroad.
- Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹12,000 for educational expenses of the deceased’s son/daughter.
- Financial assistance of ₹20,000, for wedding expenses of the deceased’s son/daughter.
Note
- Applicants should be registered with the Board, in order to be able to avail of these benefits.
