Kargil: In anticipation to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections-2024, a training/awareness session to ensure preparedness by conducting comprehensive information on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was held today at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
The training was imparted by District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs) of Kargil to equip the government employees of the district with the necessary knowledge and skills.
The session was presided over by Deputy District Election Officer, Kargil, Muhammad Sharief, who is also Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kargil.
He impressed upon all employees to attend training sessions to get familiar and for the ease of operation of EVMs and VVPATs for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election.
The master trainer, lecturer Muhammad Ali gave detailed information and highlighted the roles and responsibilities of Polling Officers.
The trainer provided hands-on training and performed a demonstration on the functioning and working procedures of EVM/VVPAT to the concerned district employees.
Besides, the Deputy District Election Officer, Kargil, Muhammad Sharief, ZEO Kargil, Mohd Musa, Master Trainer, Lecturer Muhammad Ali, employees from different Government Departments, staff of SVEEP, Kargil, and other concerned were present on the occasion.
A similar program was also held at HSS Drass regarding the demonstration of VVPATS and control unit. The training was given by instructor Zakir Hussain. SDM Drass, Principal HSS Bhimbet and Drass, Naib Tehsildar and employees of the Sub Division were present at the training program.
