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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
From Smart TVs To Projectors: Rajya Sabha MPs To Get Modern Gadgets To Boost Efficiency
Last Updated: The decision was made in a meeting on May 23, where it was agreed to expand the list of eligible technology tools that MPs can purchase using their financial entitlements. Members of the Rajya Sabha will now get access to the latest digital tools, including smart TVs, projectors, wearables, and other advanced gadgets, aimed at enhancing their efficiency in official duties. The decision was made under the revised 'Scheme of Financial Entitlement of Members of Rajya Sabha for Computer Equipment', based on the 2008 Rules on Provision of Computer Equipment for MPs and officers. The decision was finalised in a meeting held on May 23, where it was agreed to expand the list of eligible technology tools that members can purchase using their financial entitlements. Under the scheme, Rajya Sabha MPs are eligible for financial support to procure IT equipment and software as follows: Rs 2,00,000 for members elected or nominated for a term exceeding three years. Rs 1,50,000 for members elected in a by-election for a term of three years or less. An additional Rs 1,00,000 is granted after three years in office, provided the remaining term is at least six months. MPs must submit original purchase bills to get reimbursed for the gadgets. The move is seen as part of a broader effort to modernise parliamentary functioning and equip lawmakers with tools to stay connected, informed, and digitally efficient. First Published:
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Smart TV, Projector, Wearables: Rajya Sabha MPs To Get Latest Gadgets
New Delhi: Members of the Rajya Sabha will now get the latest gadgets to enable them to discharge their functions/duties. The Rajya Sabha MPs are entitled to get smart TVs, smart projectors, wearables and other gadgets. The decision was made under the 'Scheme of Financial Entitlement of Members of Rajya Sabha for Computer Equipment', where members of the Rajya Sabha, under the The Provision Of Computer Equipment (Members Of Rajya Sabha And Officers) Rules, 2008, get equipment to perform their duties better. A meeting for the same was held on May 23. What Is The Scheme The computer equipment shall be made available to the Members through a scheme of financial entitlement. The financial entitlement of a Member for purchasing computer equipment and software under the Scheme shall be as follows: a) Rs 2,00,000/- if elected/nominated to Rajya Sabha for a term of more than three years. b) Rs 1,50,000/- if elected/nominated to Rajya Sabha in a bye election on a casual vacancy for a term of three years or less. c) Additional Rs 1,00,000/- would be available to a Member after a period of three years of his / her term, subject to the condition that the minimum period of term left is not less than six months Rajya Sabha MPs are already getting facilities like a desktop, a laptop, a pen drive, a printer, a scanner, a UPS, and smart phone. Now, more latest gadgets have been added to this list: Smart TVs and smart displays Smart projectors and portable projector screens Tablet computers and keyboards Smart speakers and wearables (such as smartwatches) Ancillary items/necessary accessories to the IT equipment - Anti-Virus Software Speakers Headphone Microphone WebCam Bluetooth Headset/AirPods
