Additional Chief Electoral Officer Reviews SIR Work in Dehradun, Directs 100% Form Distribution by June 18
Dehradun: Additional Chief Electoral Officer Vijay Kumar Jogdande chaired a review meeting at Rishiparna Auditorium, Collectorate Dehradun, to assess the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign across the district’s Assembly constituencies. Returning Officers (ROs) and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) participated in the meeting.
During the review, the Additional Chief Electoral Officer directed all ROs and EROs to monitor the SIR work regularly by logging into the portal twice daily, in the morning and evening. He instructed that 100% distribution of EFS forms must be completed by June 18, 2026, and the corresponding data should be updated on the portal without delay. Forms that have already been received from voters in completed condition should be digitized and uploaded immediately.
He also instructed the Assistant District Election Officer to prepare a special action plan for areas where progress is comparatively slow and to coordinate closely with the concerned ROs and EROs. The causes of low progress should be analyzed, and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) should be provided with necessary training, technical support, and guidance to accelerate the work.
Key Directives
Focus areas highlighted during the review
- Complete 100% EFS form distribution by June 18, 2026
Ensure every eligible voter receives the form within the prescribed timeline.
- Digitize and upload received forms without delay
Completed forms should be uploaded to the portal immediately to keep records current.
- Monitor progress through the portal twice daily
ROs and EROs were asked to review progress every morning and evening.
- Prepare special plans for low-performing areas
Analyze reasons for slow progress and provide targeted support and training to BLOs.
- Increase public outreach and awareness
Organize special camps in housing societies, office complexes, and public places, and intensify publicity through multiple communication channels.
Emphasis on Public Outreach
The Additional Chief Electoral Officer stressed that public participation is essential for the success of the SIR campaign. He directed officials to organize special camps in housing societies, office complexes, educational institutions, and other public places so that more citizens can be connected with the campaign. He also emphasized expanding awareness efforts through various communication channels and encouraging voters to fill and submit the forms.
Digitization Alongside Distribution
Officials were instructed to ensure that digitization progresses simultaneously with form distribution. Daily targets for digitization should be achieved, and technical staff and BLOs must work in close coordination to avoid delays in data uploading and verification.
Current Progress in Dehradun District
Current Progress
Dehradun SIR Campaign Snapshot
Total registered voters
1,376,813
Voters in Dehradun district
EFS forms distributed so far
327,236
Forms already distributed
Forms digitized so far
16,748
Digitization completed
Forms remaining for distribution
1,049,577
To be distributed by June 18
Digitization still pending
1,360,065
Forms yet to be digitized
Officials Present
The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Smrita Parmar, Sub-Divisional Magistrates Vinod Kumar, Apoorva Singh, Kumkum Joshi, Doiwala SDM Aparna Singh, the Chakrata SDM, Vikasnagar Tehsildar Vivek Rajauri, Sadar Tehsildar Surendra Singh, Tehsildar Pradeep Negi, Assistant District Election Officer Narendra Devli, and other concerned ROs and EROs. RO Mussoorie and Joint Magistrate Rahul Anand joined virtually along with other officials.
