Indian Railways will be honoured with the Best Electoral Practices Award, 2024-25 by the Election Commission of India during the National Voters’ Day celebrations on 25th January. The event is set to be organised at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment in New Delhi. This recognition highlights Indian Railways’ crucial role in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, where it significantly contributed to voter awareness and logistical support.
To promote voter awareness and encourage citizen participation in elections, the Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Election Commission of India, leveraged its Rail Display Network (RDN) across stations, official websites, and mobile applications to disseminate voter helpline details. Pre-recorded announcements were also made at Railway stations. Additionally, a special train, the SVEEP Express, was operated in the Kashmir Valley in coordination with local authorities to engage and inspire youth to actively participate in the electoral process. Social media campaigns with hashtags like ChunavKaParv and DeshKaGarv promoted participation. Railways also facilitated secure and seamless transportation of over 3,74,000 para-military personnel through 383 trains across the Nation for conducting fair elections.
Indian Railways effectively promoted civic engagement, emphasising the importance of voting in shaping the Nation’s democracy.
