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This committee, established to explore the potential of Big Data in monitoring and reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marks a significant milestone for India\u2019s growing role in the global statistical ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s inclusion in the UN-CEBD comes at a time when the country has also recently rejoined the United Nations Statistical Commission after a considerable hiatus. The membership in this prestigious committee underscores India\u2019s increasing influence in the global statistical community and its commitment to leveraging data science and technology for informed policymaking.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the Committee of Experts, India will actively contribute to shaping global standards and practices in the use of Big Data for official statistics. The country\u2019s participation aligns with its ongoing initiatives, such as the establishment of the Data Innovation Lab, and the exploration of alternative data sources like satellite imagery and machine learning to enhance policymaking.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s inclusion in the UN-CEBD offers a strategic platform to demonstrate its leadership in transforming official statistical processes. By integrating advanced techniques like the Internet of Things (IoT), satellite imagery, and data from the private sector, India aims to modernize its data systems. This approach will improve the accuracy of statistical estimates and ensure the timely availability of critical data to support evidence-based governance and decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Key areas where India\u2019s participation will make an impact include:<\/p>\n<p>Streamlining Statistical Production: Innovating data collection, processing, and analysis to reduce delays in data availability.<\/p>\n<p>Improving Decision-Making: Providing real-time, data-driven insights to address socio-economic challenges and support policy development.<\/p>\n<p>Fostering International Collaboration: Sharing India\u2019s advancements in data science while learning from global best practices to build a more robust statistical framework.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s entry into the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics is a crucial step in revolutionizing the way statistics are produced and disseminated. It strengthens India\u2019s capacity to influence global statistical practices and reinforces the country&#8217;s commitment to driving progress through data and technology, ensuring sustainable development for a more resilient future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. &nbsp; New Delhi: &nbsp; In a landmark development, India has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=2899><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3],"tags":[1073],"class_list":["post-2899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-india-news","category-latest-news","tag-india-joins-un-committee-of-experts-on-big-data-and-data-science-for-official-statistics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=2899\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. &nbsp; 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