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Digital Attendance System for Lok Sabha MPs
Context:
From the upcoming Monsoon Session beginning July 21, 2025, Lok Sabha Members will mark attendance through a Multimedia Device (MMD) installed at their division seats, replacing the traditional register-based method.
New Attendance Mechanism in Lok Sabha:
- Lok Sabha MPs will now register attendance digitally using:
- I-card scanning,
- Biometric thumb impression, or
- PIN entry.
- The system is operational at each MP's division seat, via Multimedia Devices (MMDs) previously used for accessing House documents.
Transition Period:
- The traditional attendance register in the lobby will remain temporarily to allow MPs to familiarise themselves with the new system.
Applicability & Exceptions:
- Mandatory for all Lok Sabha MPs to mark attendance for receiving daily session allowances.
- Ministers and the Leader of Opposition are exempt from attendance requirements.
Efficiency Gains Expected:
- Intended to decongest lobbies, prevent proxy attendance, and ensure actual participation in proceedings.
- Enhances transparency and accountability in legislative conduct.
Likely Extension to Rajya Sabha:
- Similar system likely to be adopted in Rajya Sabha
Legislative Context:
- Part of broader Parliament digitalisation under the NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application) initiative aimed at paperless and efficient parliamentary functioning.
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