Which of the following digital initiatives aims to make the legislative proceedings of State and Union Territory Legislatures in India completely paperless?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Explanation:
· NeVA is designed to transform all State and Union Territory legislatures into paperless digital platforms.
· Legislative business such as Bills, questions, debates, committee reports, and resolutions can be accessed electronically.
· It promotes transparency by making real-time legislative information available to members and citizens.
· The system reduces expenditure on printing and paper, making legislative work more efficient.
· It enables uniformity in functioning across all legislatures through a common digital interface.
· Members can use tablets or digital devices to view documents, track discussions, and participate more effectively.
· The initiative supports modernization and strengthens digital governance at the legislative level.
· It contributes to faster circulation of legislative documents and improved coordination.
Information Booster:
· NeVA integrates all legislative chambers under a "One Nation – One Application" framework.
· Helps in archiving and preserving digital legislative records.
· Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
· e-Sansad (Option a) – Applies to Parliament, not State legislatures.
· eGL (Option b) – A tool for learning and reference, not a full digital legislature system.
· Digital India Mission (Option c) – Broader technological initiative, not specific to legislative digitalization.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
e-Sansad (Option a)
· "e-Sansad" refers to the digitization initiatives specifically for the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). While similar in concept, NeVA is the specific umbrella project designed to roll out across state assemblies.
Digital India Mission (Option c)
· This is the parent framework or the flagship programme of the Government of India to transform India into a digitally empowered society. NeVA is just one specific project under this massive mission, not the application itself.
e-Governance for Legislators (Option b)
· This is a generic term describing the concept of using IT in legislative governance, but it is not the official name of the application or the scheme.