Delhi Assembly takes digital leap
In a major stride towards paperless governance, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the e-Vidhan project at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, marking a transformative shift in how the Capital’s legislature will function.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the event as the chief guest, while Speaker Vijender Gupta, Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and chief whip Abhay Verma were also present.
Describing the initiative as a “commendable step towards legislative efficiency and transparency,” Rijiju emphasised that the e-Vidhan project is more than a move towards digitisation — it is a leap towards increasing public participation, reducing bureaucratic delays and ensuring environmental sustainability.
“I want to see the Delhi Assembly as a model Assembly This initiative will certainly help in achieving that goal,” he added.
Speaker Vijender Gupta termed the day “historic”, highlighting that the project is being implemented under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). He said the digitisation would not only streamline legislative operations but also significantly reduce paper use, aligning with the Delhi Assembly’s larger goal of becoming India’s first legislature to run entirely on renewable energy. A 500-kW solar power plant is already being installed to meet this target.
The Delhi Assembly had earlier signed a tripartite MoU on March 22, 2025, with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Delhi Government to implement the NeVA project. The Assembly has received a grant of over Rs 9 crore from the Centre, including more than Rs 1 crore disbursed in the first instalment.
CM Rekha Gupta called the e-Vidhan project a “significant leap” in Delhi’s push for digital governance. “Transitioning to a paperless Assembly will not only enhance efficiency and transparency but also reflect Delhi’s leadership in environmentally responsible governance,” she said.
Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht described the project as a decisive step towards transforming the legislature into a tech-enabled institution that reflects the aspirations of a modern democracy.
The Speaker also announced plans to revamp the Assembly complex, where India’s first Parliament once met, into a heritage and cultural site. Proposals include the establishment of a legislative museum, interactive exhibits and guided tours, to be developed with assistance from IGNCA and the National Archives. Meanwhile, the Assembly’s library will be modernised into an e-library and the chamber renovated ahead of the Monsoon Session.
The e-Vidhan system will digitise legislative proceedings by enabling online documentation of bills, reports, questions and debates. Lawmakers will be provided real-time access to legislative business, helping to reduce paperwork and accelerate decision-making.
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