National Summit on Administrative Data for Governance Held in Bhubaneswar
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held a National Deliberative Summit in Bhubaneswar on harmonising administrative data for governance, with states sharing data-integration methods.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation organised a National Deliberative Summit on the theme of harmonising administrative data for better governance. The summit was held in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, in late April 2026.
The main aim of the summit was to make government data more useful for decision-making. Different states shared their methods for integrating and standardising the data they collect. The idea of interoperability — where data systems of different departments can work together — was a key point of discussion. Odisha presented its Data Policy 2.0, which is aligned with the country's data protection laws.
A notable theme was treating administrative data as an economic asset, in line with the System of National Accounts 2025. When government records are well-organised and shared safely, they can improve policymaking, increase transparency, and support digital governance.
For aspirants, the takeaway is that this summit is part of India's push towards data-driven governance, and the conducting body is the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Key Points to Remember
- Summit organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
- Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Theme: Harmonising Administrative Data for Governance
- Focus on interoperability and standardisation of state data
- Odisha presented its Data Policy 2.0
- Data treated as an economic asset under the System of National Accounts 2025
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Polity & Governance — e-Governance), SSC CGL (General Awareness), and State PCS exams.
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