Malda: Committee formed to facilitate voting for PwD electors

As per the direction of the Election Commission of India (ECI), in a significant step towards inclusive democracy, the District Election Officer of Malda has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at facilitating the active participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the electoral process.

- AVIJIT ROY

MALDA:

This initiative was formally discussed at a meeting held at the Malda Collectorate on Friday afternoon, with the presence of key district officials and stakeholders.

A District Monitoring Committee on Accessible Election (DMCAE) has been constituted for the purpose.

This body is responsible for overseeing the mapping of PwD electors polling station-wise, facilitating the enrolment of unregistered PwDs, ensuring accessible infrastructure at polling stations and incorporating PwD-specific sensitisation in election staff training.