1. BEST ELECTORAL PRACTICES
2015
NOMINATION FOR SPECIAL AWARD
(sveep cATEGORY)
sHRI. SHIRISH MOHOD
STATE SVEEP NODAL OFFICER and DEPUTY CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, MAHARASHTRA STATE

2. Maharashtra- Demography
Area (in Sq. kms)
307713
Number of Revenue Division 6
Number of Districts 36
Number of Villages
43665
Number of PCs 48
Number of ACs
288
District with highest number of ACs
Mumbai Suburban (26 )
Census
2015
Population
Voters Population
Gender Ratio
932
Roll Gender Ratio
898
Urban Population (%)
45.2
Rural Population (%)
54.8
Mumbai Metropolitan Population
2.5 Crore
Mumbai Metropolitan Electors
73 Lakhs

3. Key issues and challenges of Maharashtra
Age Cohort (Esp. Youth)
Gender Ratio
EPIC/ PER %
EP Ratio
Low Turnout/ Urban Apathy
Excluded Communities/ Groups

4. regular and effective communication and coordination activities
Regular interactions and communication with State's eminent personalities in different fields (icons) and coordination for their participation in various voters' education and awareness camps across the State.
Vibrant use of technology for mass outreach and coordination with all District SVEEP Nodal Officers which includes use of social media platform like Facebook, Youtube, State SVEEP Whatsapp Group of all District SVEEP Nodal Officers.
Systematic Documentation which includes Regular Updation of SVEEP reports on various portals/ dashboard etc; preparing and compiling documents/presentations and booklets during General Elections to Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha 2014, Summary Revision (2014, 2015), NERPAP activities and booklets for training and awareness of all stakeholders in the NERPAP campaign.

5. Effective implementation of Media Plan and noteworthy media presence
Effective implementation of Media Plan tapping all forms of use of innovative media and communication including TV/ radio/UFO movies, use of LED screens and seats of buses in and around Mumbai metropolitan region, use of ST buses, gas cylinders etc. for display of voters' awareness messages.
Dedicated media strategy with regular presence via radio/television and print media interviews covering voters' education and awareness

6. Republic Day Tableau of the Election Commission of India
Conceptualized and gave major contribution in erecting up the Republic Day Tableau of the Election Commission of India in Maharashtra State Republic Day Parade showcasing EPIC, live models of actual voting.
The Tableau gained lot of popularity at the event

7. creative efforts for iec
Conceptualization and creative inputs for preparation of all State level audio/video advertisements.
Designed Banners/ Posters for media inserts.
Use of Social Networking Sites (Facebook, Youtube and Whatsapp) to spread mass awareness amongst voters of all sections of the society

8. Encouraging youth participation
State level coordination and participation in innovations to encourage Youth Voters, viz. Debate Competitions, discussions, NSS activities etc.
Actively participated in ‘Mera Vote Mera Haq’ Debate Competition in association with Mumbai University and NSS

9. HOLISTIC APPROACH TOWARDS SVEEP
Gave NERPAP Training to all Officers/ Staff of the entire Secretariat Building.
Actively participated in CSOs/ NGOs events to promote voters’ education and awareness
Handling Voters' complaints/ Voters' Fest portal (NVSP)/ SVEEP Portal for Maharashtra.
Prompt liaison with Officers of the Commission, National and International Delegations visiting Maharashtra, CSOs, NGOs, Media, Educational Institutes, Partner Departments, Field Election Officials and Staff of the State.

10. Encouraging TRANSGENDER & SEX WORKERS participation
Initiated and further facilitated for the special camps for enrolment of Transgenders and Sex Workers voters in the State. Promptly held various rounds of consultative discussions with NGOs/ CSOs pertaining to transgender rights in the State.
Currently working on the unique task of SVEEP-III module for awareness of Transgenders and Sex Workers voters.

11. regular and effective communication and coordination activities

12. OUTCOMES

13. Progress in the Electoral Roll Health DUE TO SVEEP

14. Progress in the Electoral Roll Health DUE TO SVEEP

15. Progress in the Electoral Roll Health DUE TO SVEEP

16. MAHARASHTRA’S VOTERS’ TURNOUT OVER THE YEARS

17. MAHARASHTRA’S VOTERS’ TURNOUT OVER THE YEARS

18. OUTCOMES OF EFFORTS IN SVEEP DURING LOK SABHA 2014
Female Voters’ Turnout of Lok Sabha increased by 10.35% as compared to Lok Sabha 2009
Voters’ Turnout of Lok Sabha increased by 10% as compared to Lok Sabha 2009

19. Progress in the TRANSGENDER VOTERS DUE TO SVEEP