MoSPI held Workshop on Data Harmonisation for Use of Administrative Data in Data Driven Governance
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized a workshop on Data Harmonisation for Use of Administrative Data in Data Driven Governance on September 08, 2026, in New Delhi. The event brought together Statistical Advisers and Chief Data Officers from central government ministries to strengthen the National Data System, promote administrative data use, and launch the Quarterly Progress Report portal. Discussions focused on interoperability, AI-ready data ecosystems, and collaborative data sharing aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
Why It Matters
Important for UPSC, SSC, and Banking exams under current affairs covering government initiatives, digital governance portals, and national data systems.
In Simple Words
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) held a workshop in New Delhi focused on data harmonization and administrative data governance.
The event featured the launch of the Quarterly Progress Report portal and emphasized integrated, AI-ready data systems across ministries for evidence-based policymaking.
Key Points
- The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on September 08, 2026.
- It took place at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The theme of the workshop was “Data Harmonisation for Use of Administrative Data in Data Driven Governance.”
- Shri Shaktikanta Das launched the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) portal on Data Harmonisation.
- Key MoSPI initiatives highlighted include NMDS 2.0, SQAF, e-Sankhyiki, and the Microdata Portal.
- Dr. Saurabh Garg is the Secretary of MoSPI.
- Shri S. Krishnan is the Secretary of MeitY.
- Shri P. R. Meshram is the Director General (Data Governance) of MoSPI.
Exam Angle
A. Shri Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister
Source: Press Information Bureau