Kerala has launched a week-long voter enrolment drive across schools and colleges to help eligible young people register on the electoral rolls, bringing registration assistance closer to students through campus-based Electoral Literacy Clubs. The “Campus to Booth – Step Forward, Get Counted” campaign began in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday and is being conducted under the direction of the Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala.
The district-level inauguration took place at Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School in Pattom, where assistant collector Vishnoy Dinesh formally launched the programme. The campaign is being conducted in colleges, higher secondary schools and vocational higher secondary schools across the state during the week.
The main target is students aged 18 and above who are eligible to enrol as voters. Students can submit applications through Form 6, the prescribed form for inclusion in the electoral roll. The campaign also allows those who have completed 17 years of age to submit advance applications, enabling the election administration to begin processing enrolment when they become eligible.
The launch focused on reducing the administrative difficulty that can discourage first-time voters from completing registration. Form 6 applications were distributed to students at the inaugural function, while officials conducted a practical demonstration explaining how the forms should be completed and submitted. Registration formalities for some students were also completed during the event under the supervision of the assistant collector.
Dinesh told students that every citizen’s vote was fundamental to democracy and urged them to participate in the campaign. He asked students to coordinate with teachers, booth-level officers and collectorate staff so that the enrolment target could be achieved. Officials also said arrangements had been made to help students resolve queries related to voter registration.
The drive places educational institutions in a direct administrative role in expanding access to the electoral system. Electoral Literacy Clubs, which are coordinating the campaign on campuses, are expected to act as the link between students and election officials by helping eligible applicants understand the registration procedure and submit the required forms.
Deputy collector (election) Bindu P G highlighted the role of young voters in choosing representatives and contributing to the country’s progress. She also explained the Form 6 process and urged students to make informed choices. The campaign will continue for one week across participating institutions in Kerala, with teachers, booth-level officers and collectorate personnel assisting students during the enrolment process.
