Jammu, March 28, 2026 : Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday chaired a High-Level Apex Committee (HLAC) meeting to review and fast-track the implementation of the National e Vidhan Application in the Assembly.
Push for Paperless Legislature
The Speaker stressed the need for:
- 📲 Timely completion of the NeVA project
- 🧾 Transition to a fully paperless Assembly
- ⚙️ Integration of digital systems for efficient legislative functioning
The initiative aims to modernize legislative processes and enhance transparency through digital governance.
Key Directions Issued
- 🖥️ Expedite procurement of hardware & network equipment
- 🏢 Ensure implementation at both Assembly complexes in:
- Jammu
- Srinagar
- 🤝 Maintain inter-departmental coordination
- 📊 Regularly update HLAC on progress
Who Attended
The meeting saw participation from several MLAs including:
- Hasnain Masoodi
- Nizamuddin Bhat
- Tanvir Sadiq
- Arjun Singh Raju
- Sunil Bhardwaj
- Waheed ur Rehman Para
- Bharat Bhushan
Senior officials from IT, National Informatics Centre and National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated were also present.
Why NeVA Matters
- 📜 Enables digital handling of legislative business
- 🌱 Promotes eco-friendly governance
- ⚡ Improves efficiency and accessibility
👉 The move reflects a significant step towards modern, transparent, and tech-driven governance in Jammu and Kashmir.
