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NITI Aayog Unveils ‘India’s Data Imperative’ Report: Pushes for Robust Data Quality to Boost Digital Governance

Third edition of Future Front introduces actionable tools to improve data accuracy and strengthen public trust in digital delivery systems.
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New DelhiNITI Aayog has released the third edition of its flagship quarterly insights series Future Front, titled “India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality.” The report emphasizes the urgent need for improving data quality to enhance digital governance, bolster citizen trust, and streamline public service delivery.

Launched at a high-level event in New Delhi, the report was presented in the presence of key dignitaries including Mr B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog), Dr. Saurabh Garg (Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation), and Ms. Debjani Ghosh (Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog).

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Key Takeaways from the Report:

  • Data as an Asset: India’s digital governance efforts depend not just on large datasets but on their quality, reliability, and completeness.
  • Challenges Identified: Inaccurate, outdated, or inconsistent data can compromise public service outcomes and weaken public confidence.

Actionable Solutions Introduced:

  • Data-Quality Scorecard – To monitor attributes such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
  • Data-Quality Maturity Framework – A self-assessment tool to help departments and ministries identify gaps and plan structured improvements.

Policy Push for Implementation

The report urges government agencies to institutionalize data governance reforms and integrate data quality monitoring into their digital systems. Special focus has been given to reducing leakages, improving efficiency, and laying a strong foundation for India’s growing AI ecosystem.

During the event, senior officials and domain experts emphasized the need to embed a culture of quality-first data management across all layers of governance.


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