Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 14: In a major step toward tech-enabled governance, the Lok Sabha Secretariat has rolled out a series of digital and AI-powered reforms to make parliamentary proceedings more efficient, inclusive, and accessible to both Members of Parliament and the public.

Among the key upgrades is the introduction of a digital attendance system. From the start of the Monsoon Session, MPs will mark their presence through Multimedia Devices (MMDs) installed at their seats in the Lok Sabha chamber—replacing manual sign-ins and reducing time-consuming formalities.

To promote linguistic inclusivity, the Secretariat has also begun publishing daily agenda papers in 12 Indian languages. AI-powered translation tools now make documents available in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu—accessible in real-time via the Digital Sansad portal. This move aims to bridge language barriers and enhance public engagement.

Additionally, an AI-based speech-to-text transcription system has been launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Built under the National Language Translation Mission using the “Sansad Bhashini” model, the tool is capable of transcribing multilingual parliamentary debates with high accuracy and speed. It will complement traditional reporting methods and is expected to become the primary system for real-time documentation.

These tech-forward reforms, discussed during a pre-session meeting chaired by Speaker Om Birla, represent a significant shift in how Parliament operates—leveraging AI to improve transparency and citizen participation while easing procedural workflows for lawmakers.