On September 21, 2023, Hon’ble Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, marking a significant step toward empowering MLAs and ensuring a paperless assembly. The event was attended by all Ministers, MLAs, and Administrative Secretaries.
During the event, Speaker Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan acknowledged NIC Punjab’s efforts in timely NeVA implementation and envisioned a comprehensive software solution to empower Members, starting with paperless House Business, internal workings of House Committees, and e-Constituency management.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched NeVA and unveiled four additional initiatives to support its implementation in Punjab. These initiatives included a two-day Conference-cum-Workshop, a vision brochure for NeVA Punjab, the new Punjab Vidhan Sabha website developed by NIC Punjab, NeVA 2.0 functionalities, NeVA Sewa Kendra, and a Digital Wing at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat.
SIO & DDG Vivek Verma presented NeVA’s efforts, challenges, and roles of NIC Punjab, NICSI, and DoGR Punjab in its implementation, detailing the project’s current status and the integration of high-speed internet and wi-fi across the Vidhan Sabha premises.
Sr. Director (IT) Dharmesh Kumar outlined software modules for House, House Committees, and e-Constituency Management, emphasizing the complementary NeVA 2.0 for the internal workings of these areas, offering a comprehensive software solution. Sr. Director (IT) Sanjeev from NIC-MoPA shared guidelines and experiences in implementing NeVA in various Indian states. Notably, all officers and officials of NIC Punjab State Unit attended and contributed to the NeVA conference.
The Chief Minister hailed the initiative as revolutionary, enhancing legislative responsiveness and pridefully noting Punjab’s pioneering launch of various applications under NeVA as a complete software solution. He emphasized that the digitization of the Vidhan Sabha would bolster MLAs’ efficiency in addressing public concerns, envisioning its utilization by members from both opposition and treasury benches.
The Chief Minister heralded this move as the dawn of a new era, ensuring a paperless Assembly and transparent, accountable processes, thereby empowering MLAs. He pledged further efforts for public benefit. Notably, iPads were distributed to ministers and MLAs, further embracing digital functionality. Deputy Speaker Sardar Jai Krishan Singh concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
