Speaker inaugurates National e-Vidhan Application Seva Centre
The Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly is likely to be held in the first week of August, according to Assembly sources. A Bill to regulate private school fees, which is currently in the form of an ordinance, is to be discussed and passed during the session.
'The inauguration of the NeVA Seva Centre and the successful completion of the first phase of NeVA marks a critical milestone in our commitment to a digital, transparent, and sustainable legislature. This initiative reflects our alignment with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Digital India', paperless governance, and the transformative idea of 'One Nation, One Application',' he said.
Mr. Gupta said that it is unfortunate that earlier governments made no sincere efforts in this direction and with NeVA, the Assembly is now bridging that gap and paving the way for a more accountable and modern legislative ecosystem.
'The first batch of MLAs actively participated and showed keen interest in the working of the application. Each Member was provided with a smartphone preloaded with the NeVA application, allowing seamless access to the list of business, legislative questions, documents, and session updates,' as per a statement from the Assembly Secretariat.
The three-day training programme, scheduled from July 21 to 23, is designed to equip MLAs with practical knowledge of the NeVA platform's tools and functionalities. The training will ensure their effective participation in the upcoming Monsoon Session by enabling a smooth transition to paperless legislative functioning.
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