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@article{181876,
        author = {Ravi kumar A and Dr Shripad Kulakarni},
        title = {Democratic Awareness and Participation: A Field Study of Young Voters in Tumkur district  through the Lens of Electoral Literacy Clubs},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {47-54},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181876},
        abstract = {In a vibrant democracy like India, the participation of young voters is crucial for sustaining and strengthening democratic processes. This study investigates the role of Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) in enhancing democratic awareness and promoting active electoral participation among young voters in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. By employing a mixed-methods approach—comprising surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions with students, first-time voters, educators, and election officials—this paper assesses the reach, effectiveness, and limitations of ELCs in building electoral consciousness. The findings reveal a positive correlation between ELC engagement and increased awareness of voting rights, electoral procedures, and the importance of informed voting among the youth. However, challenges such as lack of sustained engagement, limited resources, and varying institutional support also emerged. The paper concludes by recommending strategies to strengthen ELC initiatives, integrate civic education more deeply into academic institutions, and foster a more informed and participatory youth electorate, especially in semi-urban and rural contexts like Tumkur},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }