Speaker Vijender Gupta Briefs RS Deputy Chairman on Delhi Assembly Reforms

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, here on Sunday. Gupta apprised the Deputy Chairman about the transformational initiatives currently underway at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

During the meeting, Gupta presented a comprehensive overview of the Assembly’s recent achievements and its forward-looking vision to evolve as a model institution of democratic governance.

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Further, the Speaker informed the Deputy Chairman about National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) progress, stating that it is expected to be completed ahead of the forthcoming Monsoon Session. This will significantly enhance the digitisation of legislative business, enabling seamless digital access to House proceedings and legislative documents, he elaborated.

Gupta also said that as part of the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s commitment to environmental sustainability, a 500-kW solar power plant has been installed on the Assembly premises and will soon be operational. “With this milestone, the Assembly is expected to transition entirely to renewable energy in the near future, establishing itself as a pioneering example of green legislative infrastructure in the country,” he said.

“This initiative is designed to promote the integration of clean energy within government operations, while significantly reducing the Assembly’s carbon footprint and long-term energy costs. This initiative is in line with India’s national targets of meeting 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable sources and achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based generating capacity by the year 2030,” he added further.

The Deputy Chairman was also informed about the ongoing initiative to digitise the Assembly Library aims to modernise access to legislative records, archives, and research materials for Members and staff alike. It was also revealed that to celebrate and preserve the institution’s historical and architectural legacy, plans are also in motion to develop the Delhi Assembly complex into a heritage site of national importance.

These initiatives, Gupta stated, are part of a broader mission to position the Delhi Legislative Assembly as a digitally empowered, environmentally conscious, and culturally enriched institution, serving as a model for inter-legislative cooperation and shared democratic advancement across the country.

The Deputy Chairman appreciated the progressive efforts of Speaker Gupta and expressed confidence that these forward-looking measures would not only strengthen democratic processes at the state level but also inspire other legislative bodies across the country to adopt similar reforms.