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Union Minister L Murugan has officially launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for Puducherry's Legislative Assembly, marking a significant milestone in digital governance. The platform aims to digitize legislative proceedings, enhance transparency, and align with Prime Minister Modi's Digital India vision. By enabling paperless functioning and live-streaming of proceedings, NeVA represents a transformative approach to democratic engagement. The initiative is expected to save paper, improve public access to legislative processes, and support the broader goal of technological advancement in governance.

Key Points: L Murugan Launches NeVA Digital Platform in Puducherry

  • NeVA becomes 19th legislature platform supporting Digital India mission
  • Enables paperless legislative functioning with 100% central funding
  • Saves 3-5 tonnes of paper annually
  • Supports transparency in government proceedings
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Union Minister Murugan inaugurates NeVA Digital Platform for Puducherry Legislative Assembly

Union Minister Murugan inaugurates National e-Vidhan Application, transforming legislative proceedings through digital innovation and transparency

"NeVA is a transformative initiative that ensures real-time access to legislative proceedings - L Murugan"

New Delhi, June 9

Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan, inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Monday.

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan, inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Monday.

Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister of Puducherry N Rangasamy, and Speaker of Puducherry Legislative Assembly R Selvam were also present at the inauguration ceremony.

With this launch, Puducherry becomes the 19th legislature in the country to adopt the NeVA platform, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Digital India. The initiative, which enables paperless legislative functioning, is funded through 100 per cent Central Assistance by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Murugan said, "NeVA is a transformative initiative that ensures real-time access to legislative proceedings and strengthens our democracy. It reflects the principle of 'One Nation, One Application', alongside landmark reforms such as 'One Nation, One Ration Card' and the proposed 'One Nation, One Election'. The public has the right to know and witness how laws are made."

The Union Minister also highlighted key achievements of the past decade under the leadership of PM Modi, including India becoming the second-largest nation in digital transactions, Efficient delivery of welfare through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Technological progress under Atmanirbhar Bharat, resulting in a 50 per cent reduction in defence imports.

He underlined the infrastructure development and social capital as the two core pillars driving India's growth and expressed confidence in India's journey to becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Union Minister Further added that the move would save 3-5 tonnes of paper annually, supporting Digital India, Go Green, and Good Governance.

Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry hailed the launch of NeVA as a milestone, stating that it not only digitises legislative functioning but also enables live-streaming of proceedings, ensuring greater public access and transparency.

Officials emphasised the need to train legislators and staff on NeVA's features. Awareness campaigns and capacity-building sessions will be conducted for the smooth implementation of the Application.

NeVA is a mission-mode project under the Digital India programme, aiming to bring all legislatures onto a unified digital platform to ensure paperless, efficient, and citizen-centric legislative proceedings.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Great initiative! Going paperless will not only save trees but also make legislative processes more transparent. Hope other states adopt this quickly. Jai Digital India! 🇮🇳💻
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Rahul S.
While digital transformation is good, I hope they've considered cybersecurity measures. Our legislative data must be protected from hackers. Also, what about older politicians who aren't tech-savvy?
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Ananya M.
This is wonderful news! As someone from Puducherry, I'm proud we're embracing digital governance. Now we can watch assembly proceedings live - no more waiting for news channels to report selectively.
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Vikram J.
Saving 3-5 tonnes of paper annually is no small achievement! But implementation is key - hope they provide proper training to all staff. Digital India is moving forward, but we must ensure no one is left behind.
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Sarika P.
Good step, but I wonder about internet connectivity in rural areas of Puducherry. Will citizens there be able to access these digital proceedings properly? Infrastructure must keep pace with digital initiatives.
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Karthik R.
"One Nation, One Application" sounds promising! If implemented well across all states, this could be revolutionary for our democracy. More transparency = better accountability. Thumbs up! 👍

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