Odisha launches officer training for major voter list revision

• Odisha begins 4-day state-level training for election officials ahead of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting April 1.
• CEO RS Gopalan inaugurated the program in Bhubaneswar, focusing on updating and purifying voter lists, last done two decades ago.
• Training covers revision procedures, mapping with the 2002 voter list, data collection, and field implementation for EROs and other officials.
• Officials are also being trained on appointing Booth Level Agents (BLAs), digitisation of forms, and setting up hearing camps for claims.
• Around 90% of voters are already mapped with the 2002 electoral roll, with a target of 95% completion within 10 days.