Kupwara : In a significant initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity and cater to a wide range of needs of individuals district election office Kupwara has established 24 special polling stations in six assembly segments of the district.
Special polling stations have been established for voters with disabilities, elderly citizens, women, and youth which offer tailored services ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to exercise their fundamental right to vote in a manner that is convenient and accessible to them.
Kupwara district which is part of 1-Baramulla parliamentary constituency is going to polls on May 20, tomorrow.
District Election office Kupwara has established Pink, Blue & Red and Green Polling stations on identified locations across district in all six assembly segments.
24 special polling stations established include Six Pink Polling stations which all are managed by women are 30-Kandi Payeen, 52-Trehgam F, 75 – Kupwara, 75-Sogam G, 94- Handwara A, 34- Chotipora.
Youth manned blue Polling stations are established at 25-Tangdar C, 44-Hiri Payeen, 76-Kupwara-A, 14- Dooniwari, 114- Machipora, 57-Langate-D.
PWD manned red polling stations are 39-Gundishat, 71-Gushi-A, 77-Kuowara-D, 16- Surigam-B, 90-Gorihakar and 39-Kargama.
Six green Polling stations established in six assembly constituencies of the district are 25-Tangdar-C, 44- Hiri Payeen, 76- Kupwara – A, 14-Doniwari, 114- Machipora, 57- Langate-D.
Extensive plantation drive aimed at fostering environmental sustainability and community involvement under SVEEP program have been done in green polling stations.Green polling stations are testament to commitment of district adminstration Kupwara not only to promote voter awareness and participation but also to address pressing environmental challenges besides this adminstration has leveraged the power of collective action to create a positive impact on both the electoral process and the environment.
All the 24 special polling stations have been established in the district with specific colour coding in which pink specify women managed polling station while red, blue are being managed by PwD and youth and green polling stations highlight the environment sustainability.
District Election officer, Ayushi Sudan said that All these polling stations have improved amenities to serve the diverse voter groups in a better manner.
She said that Adminstration is hopeful that such initiatives will boost the voter turnout in the district on May 20.
Sudan added that With the extensive preparations and new initiatives in place, the district administration is optimistic about a highest voter turnout.