Why in the news?

• The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs successfully concluded the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

• What is it?:  A digital platform designed to modernize legislative operations by enabling paperless proceedings and real-time access to legislative documents.
• Developed By:  Created and implemented by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India.
• Aim:
  • To digitize legislative processes across all state legislatures.
  • To promote transparency, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
  • To empower lawmakers with smart tools for efficient legislative business.
• Features
  • Device-Neutral Access: Accessible across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops for seamless use anytime, anywhere.
  • Paperless Legislature: Promotes eco-friendly governance by significantly reducing paper usage, supporting Swachh Bharat and SDG goals.
  • Real-Time Digital Repository: Provides instant access to legislative documents, including bills, agendas, notices, and reports with multilingual support.
  • Secure Cloud Infrastructure: Hosted on Meghraj 2.0 ensuring robust security, data integrity, and confidentiality.
  • mNeVA Mobile App & Capacity Building: User-friendly mobile app with continuous training, manuals, and video tutorials for easy adoption by legislators.