Lok Sabha Embraces AI and Digital Tools for Futuristic Parliamentary Operations

July 14, 2025
Lok Sabha Embraces AI and Digital Tools for Futuristic Parliamentary Operations
  • Starting from the first day of the Monsoon Session, a digital attendance system using Multimedia Devices (MMDs) has been introduced, allowing Members of Parliament to mark their attendance electronically, streamlining the process.

  • The Lok Sabha Secretariat has adopted AI-based translation and transcription tools, including the 'Sansad Bhashini' system launched in March 2025, to enhance transparency and provide real-time access to debates in multiple languages.

  • The Lok Sabha has launched a series of digital and AI-driven initiatives to modernize parliamentary operations, guided by Speaker Om Birla, with the goal of enhancing transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility.

  • These initiatives include modernizing and digitizing parliamentary functioning through the implementation of new technology, making proceedings more efficient and transparent.

  • The new MMD-based attendance system aims to save time, reduce procedural redundancies, and improve the overall efficiency of legislative proceedings.

  • These technological efforts are part of a broader vision to improve engagement between elected representatives and citizens, bridging the gap through innovative governance.

  • These digital initiatives reflect Speaker Om Birla's vision for integrating technology into governance, which was emphasized during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in March 2025.

  • AI-powered tools are now used to publish daily parliamentary business and agenda papers in 12 languages, accessible in real-time via the Digital Sansad portal, promoting linguistic inclusivity and public engagement.

  • Dedicated multimedia conferencing devices have been installed at every seat in the Lok Sabha Chamber, fostering a digitally empowered working environment.

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