Dehradun: The Uttarakhand assembly went paperless on Tuesday with the launch of the ‘Digital House’ under the National e-Vidhan (NeVA) programme by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and assembly speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan. Niketa Khandelwal, director of the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA), said, "A proposal was sent to the union parliamentary affairs ministry, which initially approved one assembly building. However, the speaker actively pursued the matter, securing approval for the Gairsain assembly building as well." She added that training sessions for MLAs, assembly staff and secretariat personnel would commence soon. "The MLAs have been provided with login credentials, enabling them to access the daily agenda, budget, and governor’s speech in this session. The website includes 16 modules, with two to three currently in use. The scope will expand over time. ITDA will serve as the project’s technical partner, while NIC will conduct hands-on training," Khandelwal said. Assembly speaker Bhushan said that the e-Vidhan Sabha application would make all proceedings entirely paperless. "This initiative will not only support environmental sustainability but also enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability—key pillars of democracy. It marks a step toward establishing Uttarakhand as a smart, capable, and environmentally responsible state," she said. Highlighting the […]
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