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Delhi Assembly Winter Session Begins Monday With Focus on Tech & Order

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta reviewed final preparations on the eve of the Winter Session, stressing orderly and transparent legislative conduct. The session will run from January 5th to 8th, beginning with an address by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena. A key highlight is the full implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for a completely paperless operation. This technological shift aims to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in the Assembly's proceedings.

Key Points: Delhi Assembly Winter Session: Speaker Reviews Arrangements

  • Session runs Jan 5-8
  • LG V.K. Saxena to give opening address
  • Full transition to paperless NeVA system
  • Focus on tech-driven, transparent proceedings
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Delhi Assembly Speaker reviews arrangements on eve of start of Winter Session

Speaker Vijender Gupta reviews prep for Delhi Assembly's Winter Session, emphasizing orderly conduct, transparency, and the use of the NeVA app for paperless proceedings.

Delhi Assembly Speaker reviews arrangements on eve of start of Winter Session
"The Winter Session... will reflect the principles of orderly deliberation, transparency, and responsible legislative conduct. - Speaker Vijender Gupta"

New Delhi, Jan 4

On the eve of the start of Delhi Assembly's Winter Session, Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday reviewed preparations, reiterating his resolve to ensure only orderly deliberations and responsible legislative conduct during the sitting.

"The Winter Session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly will reflect the principles of orderly deliberation, transparency, and responsible legislative conduct," said Speaker Gupta during an inspection with senior officials of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat and Public Works Department (PWD).

He directed the officials to ensure smooth functioning of the House during the Fourth (Winter) Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on Monday.

The Winter Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly will be held from January 5 to 8. It will begin with the address of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, at 11 a.m. on the opening day.

On Sunday, Gupta reviewed the preparedness of the Assembly, including legislative, administrative, and technological arrangements, in the presence of senior officials of the Assembly Secretariat and other departments.

During the inspection, Gupta assessed the readiness of the Assembly House, seating and desk arrangements for Members, digital infrastructure, and allied facilities essential for the smooth conduct of legislative business.

Emphasising the importance of meticulous planning and inter-departmental coordination, the Speaker underlined that all arrangements must reflect the seriousness and decorum befitting the proceedings of the House.

Highlighting the continued emphasis on technology-driven legislative functioning, the Speaker stated that during the upcoming Session, Members of the Legislative Assembly will use the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) through IPads installed at their respective tables in the Assembly House.

Gupta noted that the use of NeVA will facilitate smoother proceedings and ensure greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in legislative work.

He issued necessary directions to officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) and other Assembly officers responsible for House management to complete all remaining arrangements on a priority.

It may be recalled that the Delhi Legislative Assembly completed its full transition to the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) during the Monsoon Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly.

This transition marks a significant milestone in the Assembly's journey towards paperless operations, technology enabled legislative processes, and greater transparency and accessibility for citizens.

- IANS

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Priya S
All this talk of orderly deliberation and decorum is fine, but will we see any real work done in just four days? The session is too short. They need to focus on passing the budget and discussing the water crisis, not just ceremonies.
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Rohit P
The LG's address is on the first day. Let's hope the session that follows is productive and not marred by the usual disruptions we see. Delhi needs solutions, not slogans.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in govt tech, the full transition to NeVA is a commendable step. Transparency and accessibility for citizens is key. Hope the public can easily track bills and debates online now.
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Vikram M
With all due respect to the Speaker's efforts, the proof will be in the pudding. Reviewing arrangements is one thing, but ensuring MLAs stick to the agenda and work for the public is another. The last few sessions have been disappointing, to say the least.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the emphasis on inter-departmental coordination. That's often where things break down. If they can get the PWD and Secretariat working smoothly together, it sets a good example for governance. The tech focus is a positive sign.

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