NeVA Launch in Puducherry: One Nation One Application
Why in the news
NeVA went live in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on 9 June 2025, taking the paperless legislature model to another House.
About NeVA
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) |
| Support | MeitY; BHASHINI for AI/ML multilingual translation |
| Approval | 15 January 2020, Public Investment Board |
| Cost | ₹673.94 crore, centrally sponsored |
Features
- Paperless workflow for agendas, bills, questions, debates and replies.
- Real-time translation through BHASHINI.
- Single workspace linking legislators, Assembly staff and departments.
- Searchable archives with role-based secure access.
- Training modules for MLAs and staff.
Significance
- Cuts the carbon footprint by removing paper.
- Improves transparency, efficiency and institutional memory.
- Allows interoperability between legislatures.
- Citizens can see legislative data live through the mobile app and website.
Exam angle
- Nodal developer: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
- Translation tool: BHASHINI.