RAJOURI: In line with the directives issued by the District Election Officer Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, an extensive training session was successfully conducted today at Government Degree College (GDC) Thannamandi, focusing on preparations for the upcoming Assembly Elections.
The training program was presided over by Abid Hussain, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Thannamandi, and facilitated by Dr. Naseem Ahmed, Associate Professor and Nodal Officer for Election Training.
The session aimed to equip employees from various departments with essential knowledge and operational skills necessary for effective election management. To ensure comprehensive coverage, training sessions were held both in the morning and evening, accommodating the schedules of all participants.
A significant portion of the training was dedicated to the operation and management of the Elector Verification Program (EVP) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines.
Employees were guided through detailed demonstrations and hands-on practice sessions, enabling them to gain confidence in handling these machines under various scenarios. Additionally, Sh. Abid Hussain, SDM Thannamandi, interacted with the employees, providing briefings on the election process and the importance of their roles.
The training also covered a wide range of critical topics, emphasizing the adherence to guidelines and protocols essential for maintaining the integrity and transparency of the election process. This focus is vital in upholding public trust in the democratic system.
The training team, comprising Altaf Javaid (Senior Lecturer), Azhat Khawaja (Senior Lecturer), Wajahat Hussain (Master), Yasser Bashir (Teacher), Javaid Iqbal (Teacher), Firdous Waheed (Teacher), and Sahil Raina (Physical Education Teacher), ensured that the employees received comprehensive and practical instruction throughout the sessions.
