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At a New Delhi event, NITI Aayog emphasized the importance of data quality for India's digital governance. The release of "India's Data Imperative" report highlights the need for accurate data to build public trust. Key figures like B.V.R. Subrahmanyam and Dr. Saurabh Garg discussed strategies for improving India's data management ecosystem. Tools such as the Data-Quality Scorecard were introduced to enhance data reliability and efficiency.

Key Points: NITI Aayog Highlights Data Quality for India's Digital Future

  • NITI Aayog stresses data quality for tech governance
  • India's tech platforms require reliable data for trust
  • New tools introduced for assessing data quality
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Robust data quality to power India's tech-driven governance: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog emphasizes robust data quality for tech-driven governance, aiming for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

"The insights underscore the urgent need for robust data quality to power India's tech-driven governance. - NITI Aayog"

New Delhi, June 25

India has already built some of the world's most impactful digital platforms, such as UPI, Aadhaar, and Ayushman Bharat and the next frontier lies in ensuring these platforms are powered by accurate, reliable data -- essential for building public trust in digital services, said experts at a NITI Aayog event in the national capital.

NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub released the third edition of its quarterly insights' series Future Front, titled "India's Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality," at the event.

"The insights underscore the urgent need for robust data quality to power India's tech-driven governance and to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047," said NITI Aayog in a post on X social media platform.

B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog, shared their perspectives on strengthening India's data management ecosystem.

This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with Knowledge Partner Gramener, reinforces NITI Aayog's commitment to fostering a robust, data-driven ecosystem for India's technological progress.

The report underscores the urgent need for robust data quality to fortify digital governance, cultivate public trust, and ensure efficient service delivery.

The report critically examines the pervasive challenges posed by poor data quality and introduces practical, easy-to-use tools: a Data-Quality Scorecard to measure and track data quality attributes, and a Data-Quality Maturity Framework for self-assessment and roadmap development.

Senior government officials at the event shared their views on how India can make its data management more robust.

Earlier this month, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the government, emphasised the need for best policy which blends both traditional and alternative data sources, saying alternate data sources and frontier technologies are increasingly becoming critical for policy making.

While traditional data sources reflect where we have been, the alternate data sources indicate where we are heading, he noted.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is a much-needed initiative! As someone working in tech, I've seen how poor data quality affects everything from Aadhaar verification to UPI transactions. Hope they implement the scorecard system soon. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Good step, but will it reach rural areas? My village still struggles with internet connectivity. Digital India must be inclusive for all 140 crore citizens, not just cities. #BharatNet
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Arjun S.
Data quality is crucial, but what about privacy safeguards? We need strong laws to prevent misuse while improving accuracy. The EU has GDPR - India needs something similar.
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Sneha R.
As a data analyst, I appreciate the maturity framework! India's digital infrastructure is world-class, but backend data systems need equal attention. Kudos to NITI Aayog for this focus 👏
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Vikram J.
Hope this isn't just another report collecting dust. We've seen many such initiatives before. Implementation is key - maybe start with improving census data first?
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Neha T.
Combining traditional and alternative data sources is brilliant! In my NGO work, we see how satellite data could help track rural development. More power to India's digital revolution! ✨

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