India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big data and data science for official statistical purposes.
In a statement, the Ministry of Statistics said that India’s inclusion in the Committee of Experts represents a significant leap forward for the country’s statistical ecosystem.
The ministry mentioned that the country’s active engagement in the Committee of Experts will highlight its pioneering initiatives, including the establishment of the Data Innovation Lab and the exploration of alternate data sources. The UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics was created to further investigate the benefits and challenges of Big Data, including the potential for monitoring and reporting on sustainable development goals.
