Need for robust data quality to fortify digital governance, cultivate public trust: Niti Aayog report
Niti Aayog's report has highlighted the critical need for improved data quality to strengthen digital governance and foster public trust. The report has introduced tools like a Data-Quality Scorecard and Maturity Framework. It emphasised that data quality is crucial for effective service delivery and the success of India's AI ecosystem, urging states to prioritise data quality initiatives.
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