The Nyaya Vikas Portal was designed to track the progress of the Centrally Sponsored Nyaya Vikas Scheme.
What exactly is the Nyaya Vikas Programme?
- The Department of Justice started it in 1993-94.
- The goal is to build infrastructure for districts and subordinate judiciaries.
- Central aid is provided to state governments and UT administrations for the construction of courthouses and residential units.
- Extending beyond March 31, 2021, with further convenience features such as lawyers’ halls, restroom complexes, and digital computer rooms.
- The central government and state governments share funding 60:40 (except North Eastern and Himalayan States), 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan States, and 100% for Union Territories.
The Nyaya Vikas Portal
- The Nyaya Vikas Portal was developed to track the implementation of the CSS for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Districts and Subordinate Judiciary.
- It enables stakeholders to log in in four efficient ways, enabling seamless access to finance, documentation, project monitoring, and approval information.
- By providing stakeholders with a centralised platform to access information on funding, documents, project monitoring, and approval processes, the portal ensures transparency and accessibility.
Effects of the Scheme
- Improved infrastructure: The monitoring capabilities of the portal assist to the efficient use of funds for the construction of courtrooms, residential apartments, lawyers’ halls, restroom complexes, and digital computer rooms.
- Improved judicial services: The portal improves the delivery of judicial services to lawyers, litigants, and court officers by offering better infrastructure and facilities.
- Enhanced rule of law: The scheme’s effective implementation via the portal supports the rule of law by ensuring access to justice and suitable infrastructure for the court.
Source: https://bhuvan-nyayavikas.nrsc.gov.in/assets/files/User_Manual.pdf