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Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT Visits Sikkim Legislative Assembly Secretariat
Gangtok, November 5 (IPR): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communication Technology of the Rajya Sabha, headed by Chairperson Ms Ranjeet Ranjan, visited the Sikkim Legislative Assembly Secretariat in Gangtok today as part of its study visit to the state from November 4 to 6, 2026.
The visit focused on the IT infrastructure and digital systems deployed in the Assembly, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity, digitisation of legislative records and automation of legislative business.
In her opening remarks, Ms Ranjeet Ranjan thanked the Assembly Secretariat for facilitating the interaction and highlighted the importance of secure digital infrastructure, data protection and capacity building in strengthening the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of legislative functioning. She also emphasised the need for sharing best practices among legislative institutions.
The programme began with a welcome address by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr Lalit Kr Gurung.
Director, IT, Government of Sikkim, Mr Chewang Namgyal Bhutia, briefed the Committee on the National eVidhan Application and its current status in Sikkim.
Assistant Programmer, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr Bidur Khadka, made a detailed presentation on the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, highlighting its role in facilitating paperless proceedings and streamlining legislative processes.
An interactive session followed, during which Committee members raised questions on the functioning and implementation of NeVA. The officials responded to their queries and shared relevant operational insights.
A brief tour of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly was also organised for the visiting members.
The session was moderated by Ms Anita Khanal of the NeVA team, while Deputy Director, IT, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr J.N. Gautam, proposed the vote of thanks.
In her concluding remarks, the Chairperson appreciated the presentations and participation of the Assembly officials and welcomed the progress made in implementing NeVA, noting the positive feedback on its functioning. She underscored the importance of strengthening cybersecurity, secure data management and capacity building, while encouraging the adoption of secure and citizen-friendly digital platforms. She observed that the experiences shared during the interaction could provide valuable insights for other legislative institutions.
The programme had the presence of Secretary, Department of IT, Mr Bimal Rai, Secretary, Sikkim Legislative Assembly Mr Karma Gyatcho Bhutia, Principal Director, Department of IT, Mr T Samdup; along with officials from the SLA and IT Department, Government of Sikkim.
The visit focused on the IT infrastructure and digital systems deployed in the Assembly, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity, digitisation of legislative records and automation of legislative business.
In her opening remarks, Ms Ranjeet Ranjan thanked the Assembly Secretariat for facilitating the interaction and highlighted the importance of secure digital infrastructure, data protection and capacity building in strengthening the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of legislative functioning. She also emphasised the need for sharing best practices among legislative institutions.
The programme began with a welcome address by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr Lalit Kr Gurung.
Director, IT, Government of Sikkim, Mr Chewang Namgyal Bhutia, briefed the Committee on the National eVidhan Application and its current status in Sikkim.
Assistant Programmer, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr Bidur Khadka, made a detailed presentation on the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, highlighting its role in facilitating paperless proceedings and streamlining legislative processes.
An interactive session followed, during which Committee members raised questions on the functioning and implementation of NeVA. The officials responded to their queries and shared relevant operational insights.
A brief tour of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly was also organised for the visiting members.
The session was moderated by Ms Anita Khanal of the NeVA team, while Deputy Director, IT, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr J.N. Gautam, proposed the vote of thanks.
In her concluding remarks, the Chairperson appreciated the presentations and participation of the Assembly officials and welcomed the progress made in implementing NeVA, noting the positive feedback on its functioning. She underscored the importance of strengthening cybersecurity, secure data management and capacity building, while encouraging the adoption of secure and citizen-friendly digital platforms. She observed that the experiences shared during the interaction could provide valuable insights for other legislative institutions.
The programme had the presence of Secretary, Department of IT, Mr Bimal Rai, Secretary, Sikkim Legislative Assembly Mr Karma Gyatcho Bhutia, Principal Director, Department of IT, Mr T Samdup; along with officials from the SLA and IT Department, Government of Sikkim.
