Voting Survey
Date of Activity: September 17th, 2024
Total NSS volunteers: 45
Collaborating Agency/Organization: Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology & NSS PIET.
Objective: The voting awareness survey was conducted to gather insights on voter participation, in village Pawti (Panipat) in order to identify barriers to voting and enhance civic awareness among residents through engaging educational initiatives, including a street play, thereby promoting active participation in the democratic process and fostering local development.
A voting survey was conducted by the NSS PIET team in the nearby village of Pawti on September 17, 2024, to gather valuable data on both voters and non-voters. Under the guidance of two dedicated teachers, Mr. Devender Sharma and Mr. Harishankar Pandey, a total of 45 student volunteers actively participated in the event, engaging with residents directly. To capture the villager’s attention and highlight the importance of voting, an engaging & inspiring nukkad natak (street play) was performed, effectively educating the audience about civic duties. The survey successfully collected responses from a diverse group of participants, focusing on demographics such as age, gender, and educational background. The findings revealed a substantial number of registered voters, yet also identified key barriers to participation, including a lack of awareness and transportation issues. Community discussions indicated a strong recognition of the importance of voting for local development, suggesting a desire for more educational initiatives. The event was led by Mr. Goutam Arora, NSS Programme Officer of PIET College, who extended heartfelt thanks to all participants and teachers for their support, contributing to the success of this vital initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement in Pawti.