Delhi Joins National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
- 29 Mar 2025
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The Delhi Legislative Assembly has become the 28th legislature in India to sign a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) and the Government of NCT of Delhi for implementing the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). This move marks a significant advancement in India's push for paperless, transparent, and efficient legislative processes.
About NeVA:
- Developed by: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- Hosted on:Meghraj 2.0, India’s national cloud infrastructure
- Objective: To digitize legislative operations across State Legislatures and Union Territory Assemblies
- Vision: Aligned with the “One Nation, One Application” initiative
Key Features:
Feature Description
Device-Neutral Accessible via smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops
Real-Time Access Legislators can view agendas, bills, questions, committee reports, and proceedings anytime
Digital Repository Secure storage for legislative documents with confidentiality and integrity
Multilingual Support Facilitates linguistic inclusivity across India
Member-Centric Tools Access to member directories, notices, starred/unstarred Q&A, digital bulletins, and
house business
Public Interface Allows citizens and media to access legislative documents and updates
Smart Legislative Tools Aids Speakers/Chairs in conducting proceedings smoothly
Stakeholders Benefiting from NeVA:
- Members of Legislative Assemblies and Councils
- Government Ministers and Department Staff
- Assembly Secretariat Officials
- Media and General Public
Delhi’s Onboarding Highlights:
- Signed By: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Delhi Legislative Assembly, and GNCTD
- Purpose: To empower Delhi MLAs with digital tools and reduce paper-based procedures
- Significance: Part of Delhi’s 100-day governance agenda aimed at modernization and transparency