3rd National Conference on NeVA Concludes in New Delhi

IN NEWS: 3rd National Conference on NeVA Concludes in New Delhi

Analysis

1. Event Overview
   • The 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) was held at the Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.
   • Organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the conference underscored the vision of “One Nation, One Application”, promoting paperless and digital legislative functioning across India.
2. Key Dignitaries Present
   • Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, inaugurated the conference.
   • Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, delivered the valedictory address.
   • Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary and Mission Leader, NeVA, also addressed the delegates.
3. Highlights from the Conference
   • Over 100 delegates, including Secretaries of State Legislatures and Nodal Departments, participated.
   • Discussions focused on strengthening digital and paperless governance in legislative processes.
   • States shared best practices, implementation challenges, and future plans to improve the NeVA ecosystem.
4. Achievements under NeVA
   • Over 90,000 questions and 600 Bills have been processed through NeVA across State Legislatures.
   • 28 Legislative Houses have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
   • 20 Houses are already live on the NeVA platform.
5. Adoption of “New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025”
   • The conference concluded with the unanimous adoption of the “New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025”, which sets forth commitments to accelerate the digital transformation of legislatures.
   • Key Commitments under the Resolution:
     • Constitution of a Committee of Secretaries to guide implementation.
     • Expedited full implementation of NeVA in all States.
     • Focused capacity-building initiatives for staff and legislators.
     • Digitization and uploading of legacy legislative records.
     • Integration of AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.
     • Exploration of a National Legislative Digital Index.
6. Recognition and Awards
   • Certificates of Honour were presented to States live on NeVA.
   • Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to all participating States for their active contribution.
7. Significance
   • Reinforces India’s vision of digital democracy and cooperative federalism in legislative governance.
   • Aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in law-making.
   • NeVA serves as a unified digital platform, ensuring a secure and citizen-centric legislative process.

Static/Background Information

• NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application):
  A digital platform developed by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to make legislative operations paperless and efficient. It promotes ‘One Nation, One Application’, integrating all State Legislatures and Parliament under a single digital ecosystem.
• Objective:
  To enable online access to legislative business such as Questions, Bills, and Reports, thereby ensuring transparency and efficiency.
• Associated Vision:
  Aligned with Digital India and Viksit Bharat @2047, promoting sustainable and technologically advanced governance.

Updated – 30 Oct 2025 ; 10:18 PM | PIB

Source: PIB Delhi