Source: News on Air
Context: Delhi has become the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) platform by signing an MoU with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and GNCTD, promoting paperless legislative governance.
About NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application):
- What it is:
- A digital platform designed to modernize legislative operations by enabling paperless proceedings and real-time access to legislative documents.
- Developed by:
- Created and implemented by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India.
- Initiated under the guidance of the Government of India as part of the “One Nation, One Application” vision.
- Aim:
- Created and implemented by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India.
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- To digitize legislative processes across all state legislatures.
- To promote transparency, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
- To empower lawmakers with smart tools for efficient legislative business.
- Key Features of NeVA:
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- Device-Neutral Access: Accessible across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops for seamless use anytime, anywhere.
- Paperless Legislature: Promotes eco-friendly governance by significantly reducing paper usage, supporting Swachh Bharat and SDG goals.
- Real-Time Digital Repository: Provides instant access to legislative documents, including bills, agendas, notices, and reports with multilingual support.
- Secure Cloud Infrastructure: Hosted on Meghraj 2.0 ensuring robust security, data integrity, and confidentiality.
- mNeVA Mobile App & Capacity Building: User-friendly mobile app with continuous training, manuals, and video tutorials for easy adoption by legislators.
- Number of States using NeVA: 28 legislatures, including Delhi.
