The Policy Labelections

CEO Reviews SIR Preparations with State Nodal Officers

“Technology and coordinated field efforts will help make SIR more efficient, accessible and timely.” — Dr. B. V. R. C. Purushottam

Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam
Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam, IAS
4 August 2026 · 1 min read
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Chief Electoral Officer Dr. B. V. R. C. Purushottam held a review meeting with State Nodal Officers regarding preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Uttarakhand. He issued detailed directions to the concerned departments to ensure coordinated and timely implementation of the campaign.

The CEO informed that IT volunteers would be deployed alongside BLOs across the state to support the distribution, collection and digitisation of enumeration forms. He directed the Additional Secretary, Rural Development, and the Director, Urban Development, to involve technically skilled youth in the campaign at the earliest. He also directed the Garhwal and Kumaon Commissioners to give special attention to mapping-related work and ensure effective coordination at the field level.

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