All segments to have model poll stations

Help desks, first-aid units to be set up; assistance to aged, physically challenged voters

April 07, 2016 12:00 am | Updated 07:09 am IST - ALAPPUZHA:

Model polling stations will be set up in all the nine Assembly constituencies in the district in the forthcoming Assembly elections.

The model polling stations will have a location map and a helpdesk to assist the voters. An enclosure with seating facility for 50 persons will be arranged.

There will be first aid box and information will be given on ways to prevent sun stroke and diseases arsing out of intense heat.

Arrangements to provide drinking water will be made.

Wheelchair will be made available to assist aged and physically challenged voters. The services of National Cadet Corps and student police cadets will be made available. Separate toilet facility for male and female voters will be arranged.

The voters will be requested to write down their comments on the model station, for which materials will be provided.

Model booths

Model polling stations will be set up in — Aroor : Arookutty government UPS; Thirunelloor government HSS; and SNGM Arts and Science College.

Cherthala : Cherthala Town LPS; and Kokkothamangalam St. Antony’s HS.

Alappuzha: Kanichukulangara LPS; Thiruvizha Government LPS; Kattoor EKSAT HRD Training centre; and Komalapuram Aikyabharatham SN auditorium.

Ambalappuzha: Kalarkode Government UPS; Punnapra Government JBS; and Purakkad LF LPS

Kuttanad: Champakkulam St. Mary’s HS; Champakkulam Thekkekkara Government HS; Talavady New Government LPS; Edathua St. Aloysius School; and Thakazhy Sivasankara Pillai Memorial Government UPS.

Haripad: Anari Brahmananda Vilasam LPS; Mannarasala UPS; Pallippad Government ITI; and Cheppad Government LPBS.

Kayamkulam: Ramapram Government HS; Peringala CSLPS; and Devikulangara Thekke Anjilimoodu Government LPS.

Mavelikara: Government LP Girls School; Palamel Kudassanad Government HS; and Vallikulam Ilippakkulam Kambisserry Karunakaran Memorial Government VHSS.

Chengannur: Mannar Kuttemperoor Sri Karthyayani Vilasam HS; Mannar Government LPS; Thiruvanvandoor Hindu UPS; Chengannur Government Girls UPS; and Venmony Junior Basic School.

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