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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Assembly getting digital-ready for monsoon session
New Delhi: The monsoon session of Delhi Assembly is likely in the first week of Aug, with preparations under way for a digitally enabled House. A week-long session has been proposed, officials said. Ahead of it, the assembly will launch a three-day digital training programme for MLAs from July 21, aimed at familiarising them with National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). Speaker Vijender Gupta will inaugurate the NeVA Training Centre at the Vidhan Sabha Complex. Expert trainers from ministry of parliamentary affairs (MoPA) will conduct the sessions from July 21–23, equipping legislators for paperless, efficient governance. "Digital transformation is no longer a choice but a necessity for people-centric legislation," Gupta said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi A key agenda item for the session is a bill to regulate private school fees, based on an ordinance cleared by the Cabinet on April 29. The draft proposes strict penalties — ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh — for arbitrary fee hikes, and mandates refunds within 20 working days. Repeated violations could result in the school losing its right to propose fee revisions. If the refund isn't processed on time, the fine will double after 20 days, triple after 40, and continue to rise with every 20-day delay. Those repeatedly flouting norms may be barred from holding official posts in school management. The school may also forfeit its authority to revise fees. The ordinance aims to "strike a balance between preserving the autonomy of private institutions and safeguarding the rights of parents", while ensuring quality education remains "accessible and fairly priced". It also proposes setting up three committees — at the school, district, and revision levels— with the 'Revision Committee' holding final authority on disputes. The session is also expected to see the opposition AAP cornering BJP on civic issues, including waterlogging, Yamuna pollution, and drinking water supply. Officials said the NeVA training will serve as a precursor to the session, enabling paperless functioning and promoting transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. Eighteen computers have been installed at the new NeVA Training Centre. The first batch of MLAs will begin training on Monday. The launch reflects Delhi Assembly's push toward "modern, accountable, and citizen-centric legislative practices," Gupta said.
Express Tribune
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
MoPA enacts39 laws
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) has made significant progress in legislative effectiveness and public service delivery, enacting 39 laws and facilitating the passage of 30 bills in the National Assembly and 27 in the Senate. According to an official document, the ministry's initiatives align with the government's vision of inclusive and citizen-centric governance. A key milestone is the establishment of the "Public Grievances Management System," which offers a comprehensive framework for complaint resolution and strategic public outreach. Through this system, over 94 per cent of public grievances have been addressed.
