National Voters' Day

Category: Polity / Indian Constitution

  • National Voters' Day (NVD) is observed every year on 25 January.
  • It commemorates the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
  • The ECI was established on 25 January 1950.
  • The first National Voters' Day was observed in 2011.
  • Its objective is to encourage voter enrolment, electoral participation and awareness.
  • Newly eligible voters are encouraged to register and participate in elections.

Key Pointers: Date → 25 January | ECI established → 25 January 1950 | First NVD → 2011.