Election Commission Offers ₹6,000 Bonus to BLOs for Electoral Roll Revision
Big boost for BLOs: ECI to give ₹6,000 extra for electoral roll revision work
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved a one-time payment of ₹6,000 for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors involved in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This initiative aims to enhance voter verification and maintain accurate electoral records ahead of upcoming elections.
- 01The ₹6,000 payment is in addition to the regular honorarium for BLOs and supervisors.
- 02The Special Intensive Revision is currently taking place in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur.
- 03The revision aims to update electoral rolls by removing ineligible entries and ensuring only eligible citizens are included.
- 04Eligible voters must submit Enumeration Forms to the Electoral Registration Officer by June 28, 2026, to be included in the draft electoral roll.
- 05The initiative underscores the importance of maintaining clean and accurate voter lists for free and fair elections.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a one-time payment of ₹6,000 for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors participating in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This additional remuneration is intended to acknowledge their significant role in the nationwide voter verification process. Currently, the SIR is being conducted in states such as Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur, where BLOs are engaged in door-to-door verification and data collection. The ECI emphasizes that the primary goal of this exercise is to ensure that only eligible citizens are registered while eliminating duplicate, deceased, or otherwise ineligible entries. Eligible voters must submit their Enumeration Forms to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) by June 28, 2026, to be included in the draft electoral roll. The ECI's initiative highlights the critical need for accurate electoral records to facilitate free and fair elections across India.
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The additional payment is expected to incentivize BLOs and supervisors, enhancing the efficiency of the electoral roll revision process.
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