New Delhi, July 15, 2025 –
In a significant move toward digitization and transparency, the Lok Sabha is set to introduce a new digital attendance system for Members of Parliament (MPs) during the upcoming monsoon session.
This modern attendance mechanism will allow MPs to mark their presence electronically from their assigned seats in the Lok Sabha. The system is expected to become operational starting July 21, coinciding with the commencement of the Parliament’s monsoon session.
Lok Sabha Embraces Digital Transformation
According to officials, the digital attendance system has been developed to *enhance efficiency and accountability. Once implemented, MPs will no longer need to manually sign attendance registers. Instead, their presence will be *recorded electronically using seat-based authentication methods.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize parliamentary proceedings through technology. The Lok Sabha Secretariat emphasized that the system is secure, user-friendly, and tailored for real-time tracking.
What’s Changing from July 21?
- MPs will mark attendance digitally from their designated seats
- The traditional manual attendance method will be replaced by an electronic system
- The new mechanism will be launched during the monsoon session of Parliament
Why It Matters
This step is expected to:
- Improve efficiency in attendance tracking
- Reduce manual errors and time delays
- Promote greater transparency in parliamentary operations
- Support India’s goal of becoming a digitally empowered democracy
The Lok Sabha’s adoption of digital attendance marks a pivotal shift in how legislative bodies function in the 21st century.
Key Highlights
- Lok Sabha to launch digital attendance for MPs starting July 21, 2025
- Attendance will be recorded electronically via seat-based input
- Part of broader digitization initiative within parliamentary functioning
- Expected to bring more accuracy, speed, and transparency