**Executive Summary**
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaigns across Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal to familiarize voters with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units. These campaigns are conducted through EVM Demonstration Centres (EDCs) and Mobile Demonstration Vans (MDVs). As of February 10, 2026, the status of the campaign is outlined in this report.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Campaign Overview**
* Extensive EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaigns are organized in poll-bound States/UTs.
* Campaigns use EVM Demonstration Centres (EDCs) and Mobile Demonstration Vans (MDVs).
* EDCs are established at District Election Officer (DEO) Headquarters and Returning Officer/Revenue Sub-Division Headquarters.
* **Participation & Coverage (as of 10.02.2026)**
* Over 1.20 lakh electors participated in EVM Demonstration camps at EDCs.
* Over 1.16 lakh electors cast mock votes.
* Over 29 thousand Polling Station Locations (PSL) have been covered by MDVs.
* **State-wise Campaign Statistics (as of 10.02.2026)**
* A table provides statistics for each State/UT, including Campaign Start Date, Total EDCs, EDCs at DEO HQ, EDCs at RO/Revenue Sub-Div HQ, No. of People Visited EDC, No. of People cast Mock Votes at EDC, and Polling locations covered by MDV.
* **Campaign Objectives and Commitment**
* The EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaign aims to enhance voter confidence and ensure transparency.
* The Commission is committed to conducting transparent elections and intensifying voter awareness.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Voters**
* **Impact:** Increased familiarity with EVMs and VVPATs, leading to greater confidence in the electoral process.
* **Action Required:** Participate in demonstrations and familiarize themselves with the functioning of the machines.
**Stakeholder: Election Officials (at District and Sub-Division level)**
* **Impact:** Requirement to establish and manage EDCs.
* **Action Required:** Operationalize and manage EDCs at DEO Headquarters and Returning Officer/Revenue Sub-Division Headquarters.
**Stakeholder: Election Commission of India (ECI)**
* **Impact:** Accountable for the overall management of the EVM/VVPAT awareness campaigns.
* **Action Required:** Continue intensifying voter awareness initiatives to ensure transparent elections in the coming days.
Key Entities Referenced
EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaign: A program by the Election Commission of India to raise awareness about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units.
Election Commission of India (ECI): The primary organization responsible for conducting the EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaign.
Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal: The States/UTs where the EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaign is being conducted.
EVM Demonstration Centres (EDCs): Physical locations established by the ECI to demonstrate the functioning of EVMs.
Mobile Demonstration Vans (MDVs): Mobile units used to demonstrate EVMs to voters across various locations.
Election Commission
ECI organises EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaign
in Poll-bound States
Extensive outreach through EVM Demonstration Centres and
Mobile Demonstration Vans
Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 4:31PM by PIB Delhi
1. Election Commission of India (ECI) is organising extensive EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaigns
across the poll-bound States/UT of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to
familiarise voters with the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable
Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units.
2. The campaign is being conducted through EVM Demonstration Centres (EDCs) and Mobile
Demonstration Vans (MDVs) in a structured and time-bound manner.
3. EVM Demonstration Centres have been established and operationalised at District Election Officer
(DEO) Headquarters as well as at Returning Officer/Revenue Sub- Division Headquarters across the
five States/UTs.
4. As on 10.02.2026, over 1.20 lakh electors took part in the EVM Demonstration camps at the EDCs
across the 5 States/UTs and over 1.16 lakh electors cast mock votes in these demonstrations. Over
29 thousand Polling Station Locations (PSL) have been covered by MDVs already.
5. The status of EVM-VVPAT demonstration campaigns as on 10.02.2026 are as follows:
No. of
EDC EDC at No. of People Polling
RO/Revenue People cast location
at
Mock
Sub-Div HQ
Campaign Total DEO Visited covere
Votes
State/UT Start Date EDC HQ EDC by
at
MDV
EDC
Assam 05.02.2026 161 35 126 6570 5794 2717
Kerala 03.02.2026 62 14 48 5859 5859 -*
Puducherry 27.01.2026 19 2 17 6474 6474 92
Tamil Nadu 25.01.2026 157 38 119 75816 75586 8025West 23.01.2026 318 24 294 25322 22450 18657
Bengal
TOTAL 717 113 604 1,20,041 1,16,163 29,491
*MDV will start on 12.02.2026
6. The EVM/VVPAT Awareness Campaign is aimed at enhancing voter confidence by providing
hands-on experience with the machines, clarifying doubts regarding their functioning, and ensuring
complete transparency in the electoral process. Through physical demonstration centres and mobile
outreach, the Commission seeks to reach voters across urban and rural areas alike.
7. The Commission remains committed to conducting transparent elections and will continue to
intensify voter awareness initiatives in the coming days.
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