Assembly getting digital-ready for monsoon session
Ahead of it, the assembly will launch a three-day digital training programme for MLAs from July 21, aimed at familiarising them with National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). Speaker Vijender Gupta will inaugurate the NeVA Training Centre at the Vidhan Sabha Complex.
Expert trainers from ministry of parliamentary affairs (MoPA) will conduct the sessions from July 21–23, equipping legislators for paperless, efficient governance.
"Digital transformation is no longer a choice but a necessity for people-centric legislation," Gupta said.
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A key agenda item for the session is a bill to regulate private school fees, based on an ordinance cleared by the Cabinet on April 29. The draft proposes strict penalties — ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh — for arbitrary fee hikes, and mandates refunds within 20 working days. Repeated violations could result in the school losing its right to propose fee revisions.
If the refund isn't processed on time, the fine will double after 20 days, triple after 40, and continue to rise with every 20-day delay. Those repeatedly flouting norms may be barred from holding official posts in school management. The school may also forfeit its authority to revise fees.
The ordinance aims to "strike a balance between preserving the autonomy of private institutions and safeguarding the rights of parents", while ensuring quality education remains "accessible and fairly priced".
It also proposes setting up three committees — at the school, district, and revision levels— with the 'Revision Committee' holding final authority on disputes.
The session is also expected to see the opposition AAP cornering BJP on civic issues, including waterlogging, Yamuna pollution, and drinking water supply.
Officials said the NeVA training will serve as a precursor to the session, enabling paperless functioning and promoting transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. Eighteen computers have been installed at the new NeVA Training Centre. The first batch of MLAs will begin training on Monday.
The launch reflects Delhi Assembly's push toward "modern, accountable, and citizen-centric legislative practices," Gupta said.
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