If you have access to the internet, visit the ECI website (https://www.eci.gov.in/persons-with-disabilities). Read and identify the various interventions that the ECI has taken to facilitate voting by people with disabilities.
The ECI has implemented multiple interventions for voters with disabilities:
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Braille-enabled voter cards for visually impaired voters.
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Wheelchairs and ramps at polling stations for mobility-impaired voters.
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App-based requests for assistance.
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Home voting facility for elderly and disabled voters.
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Postal voting options for specific categories.
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Electoral officials travelling to remote locations to ensure every citizen can vote.
These measures ensure that physical disabilities do not prevent citizens from participating in the democratic process.
Explanation
The chapter mentions that the ECI has taken several innovative accessibility measures to remove barriers to exercising the franchise and ensure no voter is left behind. The website activity allows students to explore the full range of interventions in detail.
Solution Steps
Braille-enabled voter cards for visually impaired voters
Wheelchairs and ramps at polling stations for mobility-impaired voters
App-based requests for assistance
Home voting facility for elderly and disabled voters
Postal voting options for specific categories
Electoral officials travelling to remote locations