Article link:
Govt
working on centralised data repository for state welfare schemes - The Economic
Times
Extract from the article:
The government is in the process of
establishing a national data governance center to manage all public data and
create guidelines for its handling, sharing, and potential monetization.
This repository will facilitate access to data
for state agencies and startups, enabling them to leverage this information for
various purposes such as public welfare and business insights. The focus is on
harnessing the economic value of data through a national data-sharing policy
under the purview of the data governance center.
This initiative mirrors global trends in data
governance and aims to streamline data management across different sectors,
including traffic patterns, healthcare information, and other public datasets.
By centralizing this data and defining clear
rules for its utilization, the government intends to enhance transparency,
drive innovation, and optimize resource allocation in the delivery of state
welfare schemes.
My Take:
Thanks
, Shri Piyush Goyalji
"Reflecting on my
earlier blog post about the need for a national data governance center,
it's heartening to see the government taking steps in this direction.
The proposed central repository echoes the
concept of a unified platform for managing public data, a vision I had
highlighted in my blog.
This move towards streamlining data access and
utilization aligns with the core idea of optimizing resources and fostering
transparency in governance."
One-Stop
Shops
"In my blog post emphasizing the
importance of a digital repository for official statistics, the development of
the National Integrated Information Portal (NIIP) by the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation is a positive step.
The integration of diverse datasets from
various ministries into a single platform reflects the efficiency and
accountability objectives I had discussed earlier.
This centralized approach can revolutionize
data-driven decision-making and enhance the monitoring of socio-economic
indicators for informed policy interventions."
Call to Action:
To the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation and other relevant government agencies involved in this data
repository initiative:
Emphasize the importance of ensuring
transparent access, data security, and collaborative utilization of this centralized
data repository to maximize its potential impact on driving evidence-based
policymaking and efficient resource management for state welfare schemes.
With regards,
www.HemenParekh.ai / 05
Dec 2024
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