Delhi Speaker meets Odisha CM during visit to study paperless legislative process

IANS April 15, 2025 235 views

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta embarked on a three-day study tour to Odisha to understand their innovative digital legislative processes. The delegation met with key state officials, including the Governor, Chief Minister, and Assembly Speaker, to explore the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) implementation. Discussions centered on digital attendance systems, paperless legislative workflows, and potential technology adaptations. The visit also highlighted Delhi's solar power initiatives, showcasing a commitment to technological and environmental advancement.

"We aim to understand best practices in technological frameworks and operational models" - Delhi Assembly Official
Delhi Speaker meets Odisha CM during visit to study paperless legislative process
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, along with a team, arrived in Bhubaneswar to learn more about the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Tuesday.

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Delhi delegation meets Odisha CM to learn NeVA implementation

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Paperless legislative process explored through digital dashboards

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Speaker Gupta discusses solar power initiative with Odisha Governor

The three-day study tour from April 15 to April 17 will offer Speaker Gupta an opportunity to study the Odisha Assembly's digital processes.

An official of the Delhi Assembly Secretariat said the objective of the tour is to study best practices, technological frameworks, and operational models adopted by Odisha in implementing NeVA effectively.

After reaching Bhubaneswar, the delegation from the Delhi Legislative Assembly met Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Odisha Assembly Speaker Surma Padhi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi.

The team from Delhi includes Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, senior officials of the Delhi Assembly, and key officers associated with the E-Vidhan project.

Odisha CM Manjhi presented before the Delhi team an overview of the state's innovative digital attendance system. This system allows Members of the Legislative Assembly to mark attendance and access daily proceedings via digital dashboards, further contributing to the goal of a paperless Assembly.

During a meeting with Odisha Assembly Speaker Padhi, Delhi Speaker Gupta engaged in in-depth discussions on the implementation of the E-Vidhan system in Delhi.

Speaker Padhi assured full cooperation and shared valuable insights from Odisha's recent transition to a paperless legislative process.

In a separate interaction with Odisha Governor, Speaker Gupta outlined the Delhi Assembly's initiative to become fully solar-powered.

He informed him that the Assembly will soon generate 550 kw of solar power, resulting in estimated monthly savings of Rs 15 lakh in electricity costs.

Inspired by this model, Odisha Governor Dr Kambhampati expressed interest in adopting a similar solar energy system at the Raj Bhavan. He commended Delhi's progressive steps toward integrating technology with environmental sustainability, highlighting its potential to serve as a model for legislative bodies across the country.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a great example of states learning from each other! 👏 More assemblies should adopt these eco-friendly digital solutions. Odisha seems to be leading the way in tech-driven governance.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the paperless initiative, I hope they're also focusing on digital literacy for older MLAs who might struggle with new technology. The transition should be inclusive for all members.
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Anjali M.
Solar power + paperless assembly? This is the kind of forward-thinking we need across all government institutions! Delhi and Odisha setting great examples for sustainable governance.
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Sanjay P.
Interesting read. I wonder how much money and trees this will save in the long run. Hope they publish some stats after implementation. The Rs 15 lakh/month savings from solar is impressive!
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Meena R.
As someone from Odisha, I'm proud to see our state being recognized for good governance practices! The digital attendance system sounds efficient - no more manual registers gathering dust.
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Karan D.
Great initiative, but I hope they have strong cybersecurity measures in place. Government digital systems are often targets for hacking attempts. The tech must be as secure as it is convenient.

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