Odisha Launches Extensive Door-to-Door Voter Roll Survey with 45,000 Officers
Door-to-door SIR survey begins in Odisha with over 45,000 BLOs

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Odisha has initiated a door-to-door survey for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, employing over 45,000 booth-level officers (BLOs). The survey, running from May 30 to June 28, aims to ensure accurate voter registration and will not require additional documentation for most electors.
- 01The survey involves 45,255 BLOs covering all 147 assembly segments in Odisha.
- 02Approximately 75% of electors only need to sign forms without additional documentation.
- 03The last SIR in Odisha was conducted in 2002, with 95% of voters already mapped.
- 04BLOs will work daily before 11 am and from 3 pm to 5 pm to avoid heatwave conditions.
- 05The draft electoral roll will be published on July 5, with the final list due by September 6.
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In Odisha, a significant door-to-door survey for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls has commenced, involving over 45,000 booth-level officers (BLOs). This initiative began on May 30 and will run until June 28, covering all 147 assembly segments in the state. Chief Electoral Officer R S Gopalan stated that nearly 75% of electors will only need to sign forms, eliminating the need for additional documentation. He emphasized that no genuine citizen would encounter difficulties during the process. The BLOs have successfully mapped around 95% of voters based on the 2002 electoral roll, the last revision conducted in Odisha. Officers will conduct surveys daily before 11 am and again from 3 pm to 5 pm to mitigate the impact of the ongoing heatwave. The survey aims to collect personal details and verify entries, ensuring that no eligible voter is excluded. The draft electoral roll is set to be published on July 5, with the final list expected by September 6.
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The survey is crucial for ensuring that all eligible voters in Odisha are accurately registered, which can influence future elections.
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