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| Paperless Assembly | | | Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is all set to go paperless from the forthcoming Autumn Session.
Preparations are on for implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) so that members don't face any problems. The NeVA portal has also listed the Autumn Session 2026 along with related notices, indicating that preparations for the first digital session of J&K are in its final stages.
The decision is not merely about replacing bundles of paper with tablets and digital screens. It represents a broader effort to make legislative business faster, more transparent, accessible and environmentally sustainable. The Assembly is one of the most important institutions of democracy, and its functioning must keep pace with changing times and technological advancements.
A paperless Assembly can bring considerable benefits. Legislators will be able to access documents and legislative material at a single digital platform, reducing the dependence on physical files and printed copies. It can also facilitate quicker circulation of notices and documents, reduce delays and help members prepare more effectively for debates and discussions.
The success of the transition will depend on how smoothly the system is implemented. Technology must simplify the work of legislators rather than create additional complications. Adequate training should therefore be provided to all members and Assembly staff well before the session begins. Technical support should remain available throughout the proceedings so that even minor glitches do not disrupt legislative business.
At the same time, the transition should be inclusive. Legislators with varying levels of familiarity with digital technology must receive hands-on assistance. The objective should not simply be to declare the Assembly paperless, but to ensure that every member can use the digital platform comfortably and effectively.
The move also has symbolic significance for Jammu and Kashmir. A modern, technology-enabled legislature can demonstrate how democratic institutions can embrace innovation while strengthening accountability and efficiency. Digital records can improve accessibility and make legislative information easier to preserve and retrieve.
The forthcoming Autumn Session could thus mark more than the beginning of a paperless Assembly. It can become the beginning of a new culture of digital governance in the legislature-one where technology supports transparency, efficiency and informed debate. If implemented with adequate preparation, training and robust technical safeguards, the NeVA initiative can set a strong example of how Jammu and Kashmir's democratic institutions can modernise themselves for the future. |
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