Source: PIB
Context: Union Minister will inaugurate the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for Puducherry Legislative Assembly on 9th June 2025.
About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):
- What is NeVA?
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- NeVA is a digital platform that enables paperless conduct of legislative business across India’s State and UT legislatures.
- It embodies the vision of ‘One Nation – One Application’ by integrating all houses on a single interface.
- Developed and Implemented By:
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- Developed by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA).
- Supported by MeitY and powered by BHASHINI for AI-based translation.
- Established in: Approved by the Public Investment Board on 15 January 2020.
- Total project cost: ₹673.94 crore, under a centrally sponsored model for equitable state support.
- Aim of NeVA:
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- To digitize legislative proceedings and make Houses paperless.
- To create a unified national repository of all legislative data on one platform.
- Key Features of NeVA:
- End-to-End Paperless Functioning: NeVA enables complete digitization of legislative business including uploading of agenda, bills, speeches, and responses.
- AI/ML-Powered Real-Time Translation via BHASHINI: Integrated with BHASHINI, NeVA provides instant translation of speeches and documents into multiple Indian languages.
- Unified Digital Workspace: NeVA creates a single digital platform for legislators, government departments, and Assembly secretariats.
- Secure Document Management & Searchable Archives: All records are digitally stored with multi-layered security and role-based access control.
- Training Modules & Simplified Workflows: The application includes hands-on training for MLAs and staff to ensure smooth adoption.
