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DIID, MOSPI, and IIIT-Delhi Sign MoU to Enhance India's Statistical Ecosystem.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 03 Feb 2025

The Data Informatics and Innovation Division (DIID) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Delhi) as part of the Data Innovation Lab (DIL) initiative. This collaboration aims to modernize India’s National Statistical System (NSS).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The partnership seeks to bridge government and academia, using academic expertise to address real-world challenges and bring fresh ideas into India’s statistical system.
  • - As the statistical landscape evolves, new methods such as data integration, real-time analytics, and predictive modeling are being introduced to tackle emerging issues.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In July 2024, MOSPI launched the DIL initiative to foster innovation in official statistics and create a research-driven ecosystem.
  • (ii) The DI Lab serves as a platform for leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data Analytics (BDA) to improve data collection, processing, and dissemination.
  • (iii) The DI Lab has partnered with top academic institutions, reaching over 100 institutions, and has signed MoUs with several reputed institutions, including prominent Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which academic institution recently signed an MoU with DIID and MOSPI to enhance India's statistical ecosystem?

Correct Answer: IIIT-Delhi

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