CEC chairs first ever National Conference of PwD Icons for Accessible Elections in New Delhi

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey chaired the first ever National Conference of PwD Icons for Accessible Elections in New Delhi yesterday, November 4. 

On the occasion, election commissioners launched the PwD App 2.0 and a Training Module on sensitization of election. Addressing the gathering Mr. Kumar said that ECI is committed to mainstream and deeply embed the concept and practice of accessibility in all its processes and functioning. He said that Disability is not at all Inability. 

Mr. Kumar stressed that the real disability is perhaps own inability to see the inner ability of the specially-abled individuals. CEC highlighted that ECI will consider the suggestions received to make elections more inclusive. He added that ECI is also collaborating with the Department of Persons with Disabilities for reaching out to identify more voters with special needs.

Mr. Pandey said that a forum such as this conference provides an opportunity to brainstorm and exchange ideas for making our elections more accessible and inclusive. He stressed that the focus of ECI has been to enhance participation, strengthen facilitation, and mold public perceptions about the potential of PwDs.