New Delhi, Nov 1 (NationPress) Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju commended the Delhi Assembly for its remarkable feat of transitioning to a paperless operation within just 100 days, establishing a notable benchmark for other legislative bodies, an official confirmed on Saturday.

During his address at the 3rd National Conference on National eVidhan Application (NeVA) held at Parliament House, Rijiju remarked, "The Delhi Assembly has set a new standard by executing NeVA in a mere 100 days."

Although Delhi was the 28th State to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central government ministries, its rapid implementation and steadfast commitment enabled it to become the 18th State to conduct a fully paperless First Session on August 4, 2025, the Minister noted.

Key officials from the Delhi Legislative Assembly, who were instrumental in the NeVA implementation, were also present at the Conference.

The National Conference, organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), saw participation from nearly all States and Union Territories across India.

This gathering provided a platform for sharing best practices, progress reports, and success narratives regarding the implementation of the National eVidhan Application (NeVA), a flagship initiative aimed at digitizing and rendering all Legislative Houses in India paperless.

Rijiju emphasized that the Delhi Assembly’s accomplishment, under the guidance of Speaker Vijender Gupta, serves as a model for other States and Union Territories to follow, highlighting the capital's proactive stance in adopting technology to enhance legislative transparency and efficiency.

Nikunja Bihari Dhal, the Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), also lauded the Delhi Legislative Assembly for achieving the NeVA implementation in only 100 days.

Speaker Gupta expressed gratitude to Rijiju for his support and recognition, urging the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to assist in developing a National Legislative Index.

He explained that this Index would serve as a transparent, data-driven tool to evaluate legislative performance, encourage healthy competition among States, and enhance accountability and governance effectiveness.

The Delhi Assembly’s transition to a paperless system began with the signing of an MoU on March 22 between the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), the Department of Law, Justice and Legal Affairs, the Government of NCT of Delhi, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

A comprehensive strategy was employed for the effective execution of NeVA, which included study tours to various State Legislatures throughout India to grasp best practices and operational models, capacity-building sessions for Members and staff, and close collaboration with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for seamless integration.

The successful rollout of NeVA in the Delhi Legislative Assembly signifies a major advancement towards Digital India and the aspiration of a Paperless Legislature, as stated by the Delhi Assembly.

With this achievement, Delhi joins the ranks of progressive legislative institutions that are transforming parliamentary processes through innovation, transparency, and efficiency, reaffirming its commitment to effective governance and technological advancement in public administration.