New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday announced plans to digitise the Legislative Library to preserve valuable archival materials while improving efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability in legislative work.

In a meeting with Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bist and other stakeholders, Gupta discussed the digitisation of the existing library through a structured process using advanced IT infrastructure and modern equipment, according to a statement.

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Gupta highlighted the importance of this initiative in strengthening legislative research and ensuring easy access to information in an increasingly digital world, it stated.

"The establishment of an e-library will not only help preserve invaluable archival materials but also improve efficiency and accessibility across legislative functions," he said.

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The Delhi Legislative Library, established in 1952 with the formation of the first Legislative Assembly, has a rich history. Initially part of the Vidhan Sabha, it now holds a collection of over 40,000 documents and continues to support informed legislative processes, it said.

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