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The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) celebrated its 15th Foundation Day in New Delhi on June 17, 2026. Established in 2011 as the training arm of the Election Commission of India, IIIDEM plays a crucial role in strengthening election management and democratic processes. The institute has conducted 1,885 training programmes and reached more than 1.2 lakh participants across 142 countries. During the celebration, a conference on capacity building and strategic planning was organised, highlighting its focus on national and global training initiatives, research, knowledge development, and the promotion of sustainable democracy and effective election management practices.