MoSPI Hosts National Workshop on Leveraging Administrative Data for Governance Reforms

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organised a National-Level Consultative Workshop in New Delhi on “Using Administrative Data for Governance: Harmonising Departmental Data at the State and UT Level.” The workshop forms part of the groundwork for the upcoming national deliberative summit, Data for Development, scheduled for April.

Speaking at the inaugural session, S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), underscored the importance of dismantling data silos and fostering responsible data-sharing frameworks to enable real-time, evidence-based policymaking.

MoSPI Secretary Dr. Saurabh called on States and Union Territories to institutionalise data-driven governance by expanding structured consultations at both State and district levels. He stressed that harmonised and accessible administrative data is crucial for improving public service delivery and development outcomes.

The day-long deliberations included thematic sessions focused on aligning departmental datasets, enhancing interoperability across systems, and developing AI-ready, linkable-by-design data infrastructures. The workshop concluded with a collective resolve to promote coordinated, transparent, and evidence-based governance practices across States and Union Territories.

Source: Newsonair