NeVA has improved the efficiency of legislative functioning through digitization - 27th July 2026 - Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on 27th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary: Progress and Impact of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Overview The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has reported significant improvements in legislative efficiency across India through the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). This project aims to digitize legislative processes, moving toward a paperless environment for State and Union Territory (UT) Legislatures.
Implementation Status
- Adoption: To date, 33 out of 37 State/UT Legislatures have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to implement NeVA.
- Transformation: 21 Legislative Houses have successfully completed their transformation into digital Legislatures.
- Administrative Approach: As State/UT Legislatures are autonomous, the project is implemented in consultation with each body, contingent upon their individual preparedness.
Financial Data and Metrics
- Total Project Outlay: Rs. 673.94 crore (funded under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) pattern).
- Central Government Contribution: Capped at Rs. 423.60 crore.
- Andhra Pradesh Allocation: Rs. 23,58,20,600/- has been sanctioned for the two Houses of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature.
- Technical Support: Capacity-building initiatives and technical assistance are provided through the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU).
Operational Impact A mid-term evaluation indicates that the digitization of legislative processes has yielded several benefits:
- Efficiency: Faster processing and dissemination of legislative business.
- Accessibility: Enhanced access to legislative information.
- Cost Savings: Significant reductions in the printing, handling, and storage of physical documents.
- Environmental Impact: Reduced dependence on paper-based procedures.
Source and Identification This information was provided by Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on July 27, 2026.
- Release ID: 2289881
- Location: PIB Delhi