India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics.
Purpose: The committee focuses on setting global standards and practices for using big data and data science in official statistics.
India’s Contribution: India will showcase its initiatives, such as the establishment of the Data Innovation Lab and the exploration of alternative data sources.
Committee Objective: The UN Committee investigates the benefits and challenges of big data, including its use in monitoring and reporting on sustainable development goals (SDGs).