Special Legislative Assembly Sessions held on important issues including BBMB and MGNREGA
Punjab Vidhan Sabha’s Entire Functioning Now Fully Digital and Paperless: Dr. Ravjot Singh
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
To mark the occasion of Constitution Day, the Punjab Government organized a special mock Vidhan Sabha session for students from Punjab’s government schools in the specially established premises of Vidhan Sabha at Sri Anandpur Sahib, as part of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The initiative was aimed to inspire the students and encourage them to engage in politics and become future leaders of the state.
During the event, Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh motivated the students who were playing the roles of various leaders. He emphasized that modern day students are the leaders of tomorrow and this special initiative by the Punjab Government reflects its commitment to nurture their political and leadership skills. He also congratulated the school students, teachers, and parents on this occasion and urged them to actively participate in politics.
Dr. Ravjot Singh informed that, during the current year, special Legislative Assembly sessions had been organized on issues related to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Minister mentioned that, starting from 2023, the Punjab Legislative Assembly’s entire functioning had been made paperless. The Assembly’s work is now being conducted fully digitally, eliminating the use of paper during sessions.
For the first time, the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA) project has been implemented in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Under this new system, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and administrative secretaries have been trained to operate the system. A digital wing has also been established to modernize the working of the Vidhan Sabha, linking it with high-tech and modern technology. This wing includes an IT Cell, NIC Cell, High-Tech Training Room (NEVA Service Center), High-Tech Control Room, and Network Control Room.
With the use of the NEVA app, the public’s participation has increased through live webcasting of the Assembly proceedings. Additionally, the functioning of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has become more efficient. Documents are now presented digitally in the House, and members and staff are able to access paperless facilities