View: Why India should follow Swachh Data Mission to collect the right data for policymaking

The existing National Data-Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) for facilitating access to GoI data and data created with public funds can be the basis for access to government datasets.

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Datasets that may be used for public policy purposes are available with government departments and ministries. While large amounts of digital data are available with GoI, such data should be made available publicly, with due focus on the privacy of individuals as per the Personal Data Protection Bill.

By Rekha JainThe defining feature of NITI Aayog’s policy for artificial intelligence (AI) is its focus on social sectors and empowering citizens. This is highlighted by its ‘AI for All’ motto. Some of its pilot deployments were cited in the RAISE (Responsible AI for Social Empowerment) 2020 virtual global summit on October 5-9.While algorithms are integral to AI applications, an equally important part is data. AI applications require large,

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