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Hon’ble Chief Minister Punjab launches NeVA for Paperless Punjab Assembly

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab along with other senior ministers and officials launching NeVA for Paperless Punjab Assembly at Punjab Vidhan
Sabha on September 21, 2023

On September 21, 2023, Hon’ble Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Mann Sr. Director (IT) Dharmesh Kumar outlined software modules for House,
inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at the Punjab House Committees, and e-Constituency Management, emphasizing the
Vidhan Sabha, marking a significant step toward empowering MLAs complementary NeVA 2.0 for the internal workings of these areas, offering
and ensuring a paperless assembly. The event was attended by all Ministers, a comprehensive software solution. Sr. Director (IT) Sanjeev from NIC-MoPA
MLAs, and Administrative Secretaries. shared guidelines and experiences in implementing NeVA in various Indian
states. Notably, all officers and officials of NIC Punjab State Unit attended
During the event, Speaker Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan acknowledged and contributed to the NeVA conference.
NIC Punjab’s efforts in timely NeVA implementation and envisioned a com-
prehensive software solution to empower Members, starting with paperless The Chief Minister hailed the initiative as revolutionary, enhancing legis-
House Business, internal workings of House Committees, and e-Constituen- lative responsiveness and pridefully noting Punjab’s pioneering launch of
cy management. various applications under NeVA as a complete software solution. He em-
phasized that the digitization of the Vidhan Sabha would bolster MLAs’ effi-
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched NeVA and unveiled four addi- ciency in addressing public concerns, envisioning its utilization by members
tional initiatives to support its implementation in Punjab. These initiatives from both opposition and treasury benches.
included a two-day Conference-cum-Workshop, a vision brochure for NeVA
Punjab, the new Punjab Vidhan Sabha website developed by NIC Punjab, The Chief Minister heralded this move as the dawn of a new era, ensuring
NeVA 2.0 functionalities, NeVA Sewa Kendra, and a Digital Wing at the Punjab a paperless Assembly and transparent, accountable processes, thereby em-
Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. powering MLAs. He pledged further efforts for public benefit. Notably, iPads
were distributed to ministers and MLAs, further embracing digital function-
SIO & DDG Vivek Verma presented NeVA’s efforts, challenges, and roles ality. Deputy Speaker Sardar Jai Krishan Singh concluded the event with a
of NIC Punjab, NICSI, and DoGR Punjab in its implementation, detailing the vote of thanks.
project’s current status and the integration of high-speed internet and wi-fi
across the Vidhan Sabha premises. - Parminder Kaur, Punjab

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat initiates ‘CM Relief Fund’ Portal to
Aid Needy Citizens

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, has Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel,
unveiled the ‘CM Relief Fund Portal in Gujarat, a user-friendly digital unveiling the ‘CM Relief Fund Portal in Gujarat’ at Gandhinagar in
platform developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Gujarat. order to enable individuals to effortlessly offer support to Government
This initiative allows citizens to make online donations effortlessly through assistance missions
Internet Banking and UPI services.
– Amit Dinkerbhai Shah, Gujarat
Donors provide basic details and complete payments via UPI, debit/credit
cards, internet banking, or QR codes. Upon payment, they receive instant
e-receipts, 80-G certificates, and a personalized appreciation certificate from
the Chief Minister, ensuring transparency and swift documentation.

To this date, the government has allocated Rs 30.81 crore for serious ill-
nesses and Rs 18.85 crore for accident victims since September 2021. These
contributions aid in calamities, critical medical treatments, and fatal road
accidents. The launch in Gandhinagar witnessed significant dignitaries en-
dorsing the digitization of donation receipts, including the State Relief Com-
missioner and senior officials from the State Bank of India. This portal em-
powers global individuals to seamlessly extend support, aligning with the
government’s mission to aid those in distress and uphold solidarity.

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