Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to lay foundation stone for paperless Delhi Assembly under e-Vidhan project

IANS June 14, 2025 472 views

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will lay the foundation for Delhi’s e-Vidhan project, transitioning the Assembly to a paperless system. Speaker Vijender Gupta confirmed the upcoming Monsoon Session will be the first fully digital legislative meeting. The initiative follows Odisha’s successful NeVA implementation, studied by Gupta earlier this year. This move aims to boost efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in Delhi’s governance.

"The Monsoon Session in July will be Delhi's first fully paperless Assembly" – Vijender Gupta
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to lay foundation stone for paperless Delhi Assembly under e-Vidhan project
New Delhi, June 14: In a significant step towards modernising legislative proceedings, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will lay the foundation stone for the e-Vidhan (paperless Assembly) project in the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday.

Key Points

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Rijiju to inaugurate e-Vidhan project for digital Assembly

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Delhi follows Odisha’s NeVA success model

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Monsoon Session to debut paperless proceedings

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MoU signed among Delhi Assembly, MoPA, and GNCTD

The event will also be attended by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta.

The initiative aims to transition the Delhi Assembly to a completely digital, paperless system under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) framework.

According to Speaker Vijender Gupta, the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Assembly, scheduled for July, will be the first to go entirely paperless, powered by advanced digital tools and applications developed as part of the NeVA initiative.

To prepare for the transition, Speaker Gupta had earlier embarked on a study visit to the Odisha Legislative Assembly in April. Odisha has successfully implemented the NeVA system, setting a strong precedent for others.

During his three-day visit beginning April 15, the Speaker reviewed Odisha’s experience with the software, its integration process, and the operational benefits observed after going paperless.

The adoption of the e-Vidhan system is expected to significantly boost the efficiency, speed, and transparency of legislative operations.

Additionally, it aligns with broader sustainability goals by eliminating the need for large volumes of printed material, thereby reducing the Assembly's environmental footprint.

The Delhi Assembly marked the occasion of its 100th working day with a report card highlighting the implementation of the e-Vidhan project as one of its key milestones.

Earlier, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), enabling the rollout of the NeVA system.

With the signing of the MoU, Delhi has become the 28th state legislature in India to join the NeVA project, opening a new chapter in its legislative history and embracing the digital future of governance.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally! Our government is catching up with technology. This will save so much time and paper. Hope other states follow Delhi's lead quickly. The Odisha example shows it works well. 👍
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Priya M.
Good initiative but I hope they've trained all MLAs properly. Many senior leaders struggle with basic tech. Without proper training, this could slow down proceedings instead of speeding them up.
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Arjun S.
Digital India in action! This is how we modernize governance. Next step should be live streaming all assembly sessions so public can see their representatives at work. Transparency is key for democracy.
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Sunita T.
While going paperless is good, I hope they've considered cybersecurity. Our government websites get hacked too often. Can't risk sensitive legislative data falling into wrong hands.
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Vikram J.
About time! The amount of paper wasted in government offices is criminal. This should have been done years ago. Now implement it properly across all departments. #DigitalIndia
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Neha P.
Great move environmentally, but will this actually make governance better? Technology is just a tool - what matters is how our leaders use it. Hope this leads to more productive sessions and less drama.
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Karan D.
Good to see Delhi joining 27 other states in this initiative. But implementation is key - hope they've budgeted for maintenance and upgrades. Too many digital projects fail after initial launch.

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