Govt notifies governing council to set up framework for Data Innovation Lab

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Tuesday notified the governing council to set up the framework for the Data Innovation Lab. The council, under the chairmanship of the MoSPI secretary, will approve the annual action plan of the DI Lab.

The council will also have representation from NITI Aayog, the Indian Statistical Institute, and the Department of Science & Technology (DST).

Earlier on Tuesday, the ministry set up the DI Lab to promote innovation, adoption of information technology in the field of official statistics including survey-related methodology and address the challenges being faced by the National Statistical System (NSS).