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Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh emphasized the critical importance of local data in effective governance during the 29th CoCSSO conference. The event highlighted how granular, reliable statistics can transform community needs into concrete development plans. Participants from various states discussed strategies for enhancing statistical systems and improving data-driven decision-making. The conference underscored the need for continued collaboration between central and state statistical organizations to support India's development vision.

Key Points: Rao Inderjit Singh Reveals Data's Role in Local Governance

  • Local data critical for translating community needs into actionable plans
  • Statistical systems play pivotal role in evidence-based decision making
  • Conference explores strengthening governance through robust statistical frameworks
  • Centre and States collaborate to enhance data-driven policy implementation
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Strong local governance begins with robust local data: Minister

Union Minister highlights importance of granular statistics for effective governance and community planning at national statistical conference

"Good governance at the local level requires granular, credible data - Rao Inderjit Singh"

New Delhi, Sep 26

Strong local governance begins with strong local data, as statistics translate community needs into concrete plans, Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh said on Friday.

With the rising demand for timely, reliable, and disaggregated data, statisticians play a vital role in ensuring accurate interpretation and evidence-based decision-making.

"Good governance at the local level requires granular, credible data to guide planning, track progress, and enable course correction, making the strengthening of local statistical systems inseparable from effective local governance," the minister said at the 29th conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO), organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in Chandigarh.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini highlighted that any scheme is effective only when it is backed by reliable statistics and hence need for strong collaboration between Centre and States is pivotal for realizing India's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Bhawani Singh Pathania, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, Himachal Pradesh, highlighted that the high-quality data is important for, along with the launch of the PAIMANA Dashboard, the NMDS 2.0 Portal, and the revamped MoSPI website with the iOS version of the GoIStats app.

These initiatives, aimed at enhancing statistical dissemination, integration, and accessibility, further strengthen the foundations of evidence-based governance and citizen engagement.

During the two-day conference, a wide range of technical sessions were held around the central theme of strengthening local-level governance through robust statistical systems.

Discussions also focused on the revision of GDP/GSDP base years, with Haryana sharing its state experience, and on the base updation of CPI and development of sub-State indices, with Maharashtra showcasing its district-level CPI initiative.

A.K. Sadhu, Member, National Statistical Commission (NSC), expressed that while the conference formally concludes, the coordination and connection among statistical systems must continue.

He called for sustained collaboration not only between the Centre and States but also among States themselves, so that mutual learning can further strengthen India's statistical system.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good initiative but implementation is key. Our panchayat still uses decade-old population data for planning. Need proper training for local officials to collect and use fresh data effectively.
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Aditya G
The PAIMANA Dashboard and NMDS 2.0 Portal sound promising! Digital platforms can really bridge the gap between data collection and public accessibility. Hope they're user-friendly for common citizens too.
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Sarah B
As someone working in development sector, I appreciate the focus on district-level data. One size doesn't fit all - what works in urban Maharashtra may not work in rural Bihar. Granular data is crucial! 👍
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Michael C
While the intent is good, I hope this doesn't become another bureaucratic exercise. We need practical data that helps common people, not just reports that gather dust in government offices.
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Nikhil C
Collaboration between Centre and States is indeed vital. But data collection should be standardized across states to ensure comparability. Otherwise, it's like comparing apples and oranges!
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Kavya N
Timely data is everything! During COVID, we saw how outdated health infrastructure data caused problems. Regular updates are essential for effective governance. Hope this conference leads to actionable outcomes.

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