Enhancing Transparency in Parliament: A Critical Study of the e-Vidhan Initiative in India

By : Gaurav Pathak

Page No: 157-167

Abstract
The push for transparency within India’s legislative institutions has gained new impetus with the advent of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), a digital initiative to modernise parliamentary processes. This paper critically examines how e-Vidhan is transforming the landscape of parliamentary transparency, focusing on its potential and the barriers encountered during its implementation. Drawing from official evaluations, policy documents, and case studies, especially those of Himachal Pradesh, this research highlights tangible improvements in real-time public access to legislative proceedings and increased citizen engagement. At the same time, it acknowledges challenges including uneven adoption across states, ongoing concerns about digital literacy and cybersecurity, and the complex process of institutional change. The findings suggest that e-Vidhan has clear potential to make legislatures more open and accessible. However, its success will depend on sustained political will and robust digital safeguards. Ultimately, this study argues that digital transformation, if pursued inclusively and thoughtfully, can strengthen democratic accountability and bridge the gap between citizens and their representatives in India’s parliamentary system.
 

Author :
Gaurav Pathak : M.A. Political Science (4th Semester), Central University of Punjab.