President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Digital House Of Gujarat Assembly: President Droupadi Murmu officially unveiled the Gujarat legislative assembly’s Digital House project, National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), in Gandhinagar. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel honoured the inaugural ceremony with their distinguished presence. This endeavor draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary concept of ‘One Nation, One Application’ and signifies a substantial leap towards achieving a completely paperless Assembly process.
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The NeVA Project: Revolutionizing Legislative Work
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), a Unicode-compliant software, has been developed by the Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry with the primary goal of making all legislative work and data available online for both citizens and Assembly members. NeVA has a user-friendly website and a mobile app that make it easier to access a variety of documents, such as the list of questions, business agendas, and reports.
A Growing Network: Expanding NeVA’s Reach
As of now, 21 State legislatures have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of NeVA. Impressively, the project has been sanctioned for 17 legislatures, with funds readily allocated for its implementation. Among these, nine legislatures have already transitioned into a fully digital and paperless mode, actively conducting all their legislative business end-to-end on the NeVA platform.
Benefits of Going Digital: Transforming Governance
The adoption of NeVA brings numerous advantages to the forefront:
Environmental Conservation: The move towards a paperless legislative process significantly reduces the consumption of paper, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Enhanced Accessibility: NeVA makes legislative information freely accessible to both people and Assembly members, encouraging transparency and accountability.
Efficiency and Productivity: The digital platform streamlines legislative proceedings, reducing administrative bottlenecks and enhancing overall productivity.
Cost Savings: With reduced paper usage and streamlined processes, the government can achieve cost savings over time.
Real-time Updates: NeVA delivers real-time updates and notifications to members, ensuring that they are always up to know on the latest developments.
Secure Data Handling: The software incorporates robust security measures to safeguard sensitive legislative data.
‘One Nation, One Application’: A Vision Turned Reality
The core concept of NeVA aligns perfectly with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of ‘One Nation, One Application.’ This strategy seeks to prioritise a ‘Cloud First’ and ‘Mobile First’ approach, with the primary goal of serving Members FIRST. Prime Minister Modi first introduced the concept of a ‘One Nation, One Legislative Platform’ in November 2021, emphasising the importance of seamless digital integration throughout the country.