Shillong Jan 25: Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer, F.R Kharkongor on Friday received the National Award for Best State for electoral practices.
The award was conferred on Kharkongor by the President Ram Nath Govind at the National Voters Day function in Delhi.

The award carries a cash prize, plaque and citation.

The Election Commission of India had selected Meghalaya for the National Award for Best State Electoral Practices for overall performance in election management in criterias covering Elector Population (EP) ratio,18 and 19 years registeration of electors, partnership building, conduct of elections, voter turnout and most notably innovative voter awareness/ voter education and electoral participation.

Meghalaya’s efforts have especially been recognized for outstanding achievement in Voters Education and Electoral Participation and Innovative measures.