Journey of DMEO's Data Governance Quality Index and the way forward
Webinar | Online
About the Event
The Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) exercise was initiated in 2020 by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), an attached office of NITI Aayog along with the support of NIC/NICSI and concerned line Ministries/Departments (M/Ds).
The intent of the DGQI is to enable Ministries/Departments to assess themselves at various levels of data maturity on the basis of a standardized framework, which in turn would facilitate the deepening of data governance and data quality in the Government of India.
The objectives are as follows:
• To enable review and assessment of data maturity of the M/Ds through a standardized framework.
• To prepare a self-assessment diagnostic tool that will enable the M/Ds to internally contemplate the need for improving data systems.
• To enable the commissioning agencies to conduct a comparative
assessment of data preparedness and source best practices in IT systems which can enable improved cross-learning between the participating agencies.
•To create a secure data ecosystem through Digital Governance standards
This session will explore the current landscape of the Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI), share key insights and lessons from the latest assessment, and discuss potential directions for its future development and enhancement.
The intent of the DGQI is to enable Ministries/Departments to assess themselves at various levels of data maturity on the basis of a standardized framework, which in turn would facilitate the deepening of data governance and data quality in the Government of India.
The objectives are as follows:
• To enable review and assessment of data maturity of the M/Ds through a standardized framework.
• To prepare a self-assessment diagnostic tool that will enable the M/Ds to internally contemplate the need for improving data systems.
• To enable the commissioning agencies to conduct a comparative
assessment of data preparedness and source best practices in IT systems which can enable improved cross-learning between the participating agencies.
•To create a secure data ecosystem through Digital Governance standards
This session will explore the current landscape of the Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI), share key insights and lessons from the latest assessment, and discuss potential directions for its future development and enhancement.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Radha Ashrit | Deputy Director General - DMEO | She currently holds a crucial position as a Deputy Director General in the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office, which is part of NITI Aayog, in overseeing the implementation of many schemes and initiatives implemented by the Government of India at the outcome level. She plays a crucial role in modifying and managing a unique tool that assesses the data preparedness in the country, enabling decision-making based on evidence. She is now involved in the impact evaluation of multiple programs by the Government of India in the areas of Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Rural Development, Women and Child Development, and Skill Development. She belongs to the Indian Statistical Services (ISS). She possesses a Doctorate in Agriculture Economics from IIT Delhi and possesses a Master's Degree in Statistics from the University of Kerala, India. |
| Dr Devi Prasad Bhukya | Director - DMEO | Dr. Devi Prasad Bhukya currently holds the position of Director at DMEO, NITI Aayog. He brings over two decades of experience in areas including Monitoring & Evaluation, ICT Services, Project Management, R&D Planning, and Performance Engineering. Prior to his tenure at DMEO, Dr. Bhukya held progressively responsible scientific roles at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, and served as a Post-doctoral Fellow at the Institute of Telecommunications, Aveiro, Portugal, and through engagements with other organsitions. In his role at DMEO, NITI Aayog, Dr. Bhukya leads the key mission programs of DMEO, NITI Aayog, such as the Output Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF), Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI), development of integrated portals for DMEO and evaluation of major government schemes. Furthermore, during his tenure at CSIR, he played a pivotal role in launching significant mission mode projects, such as Jigyasa (the Scientist—Student Connect programme), Analyticsir (an online platform providing access to the analytical and R&D facilities of CSIR), and the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, among many others. Dr. Bhukya's academic credentials include a B. Tech in Computer Science and Information Technology from JNTU Hyderabad, India; M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, India; and PhD (2013) in Computer Science and Engineering from College of Engineering Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. He applies his business and technical expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation, STI Policy, R&D planning/ management, and ICT Technologies. Furthermore, he has also authored several research papers devoted to Performance Engineering and R&D management. |
| Sanjeev Kumar | Director - DMEO | Shri Sanjeev Kumar is an Indian Economic Service (IES) officer of the 2009 batch. Over the course of approximately thirteen years, he has accumulated diverse expertise in sectors ranging from road transport and micro, small, and medium enterprises to skill development and bilateral cooperation. He currently holds the position of Director, DMEO, NITI Aayog. Prior to this, he has worked in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) as Assistant Director, as a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). |