Chhattisgarh

• 25 Oct 2023

Media Institutions will be honored with 'National Media Award-2023' for Voter Awareness.

Why In News?

According to the information given by the Chhattisgarh Public Relations Department on October 24, 2023, the Election Commission of India will award 'National Media Award-2023' to media institutions doing excellent work in the field of voter awareness.

Key Points:

• It may be noted that the Election Commission of India confers the National Media Award every year by selecting media institutions for their outstanding work in the field of voter awareness. The Election Commission of India has invited applications from media houses for the National Media Award year 2023 by December 10, 2023.
• Election Commission of India has invited nominations for the award from media houses in four categories namely Print Media, Electronic (Television) Media, Electronic (Radio) Media and Online (Internet)/social media.
• Media organizations interested in receiving the award can send their applications to Rajesh Kumar Singh, Under Secretary (Communication), Election Commission of India within the above-mentioned time. The applications and recommendations received till the last date will be presented before the jury constituted by the Commission. The institutions selected by the jury will be honored on National Voters' Day on January 25, 2024.