National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Improves Legislative Efficiency
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs informed Rajya Sabha that 33 out of 37 state/UT legislatures have signed MoUs for NeVA, with 21 already converted to digital assemblies. The mid-term evaluation shows improved efficiency, reduced paper dependence, and better accessibility.
Background
NeVA is a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS) aimed at digitizing legislative processes across Indian legislatures, making them paperless and efficient.
Key facts
33 out of 37 state/UT legislatures have signed MoUs for NeVA implementation.
21 legislatures have been converted to digital assemblies under NeVA.
Total project cost is ₹673.94 crore, with central share of ₹423.60 crore.
Andhra Pradesh received ₹23,58,20,600 for implementing NeVA in both houses.
Technical assistance is provided through Central Project Management Unit (CPMU).
Mid-term evaluation shows NeVA improved legislative efficiency, reduced paper dependency, enabled faster processing and dissemination, and improved accessibility.
Savings in printing, handling, and storage of documents were reported.
State/UT legislatures are autonomous bodies; NeVA implemented in consultation with them.
Prelims pointers
- National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
- Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) pattern
- Central Project Management Unit (CPMU)
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs
- Rajya Sabha written reply
- 33 out of 37 legislatures signed MoUs
- 21 legislatures converted to digital
- Total cost: ₹673.94 crore
- Central share: ₹423.60 crore
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of e-governance in improving legislative efficiency and transparency.
- Critically examine the challenges in implementing digital initiatives in autonomous state legislatures.
- Analyze the impact of NeVA on reducing paper usage and promoting sustainable practices in government.