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Jharkhand Assembly Launches NeVA, Begins Shift to Paperless Sessions

Officials frame the move as part of a nationwide NeVA adoption with training that stresses cybersecurity.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the NeVA Seva Kendra at the Assembly in Ranchi, marking the formal rollout of the digital platform.
  • Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato said NeVA will be used partially in the budget session starting February 18, with full implementation targeted for the Monsoon session.
  • MLAs received tablets preloaded with the application, and ministers and members completed training to prepare for the transition.
  • The platform enables electronic submission and tracking of questions, notices and private member bills, with remote access to House business via mobile devices and tablets.
  • Officials highlighted broader uptake, noting 28 Legislative Houses have signed MoUs and about 20 are already live on NeVA, as dedicated sessions addressed cybersecurity protocols.