NEW DELHI: Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. P.K. Mishra, has underscored the importance of evidence-based policymaking and data-driven governance in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the 20th Statistics Day celebrations in New Delhi, Dr. Mishra described administrative data as a strategic national asset that can significantly improve governance, public service delivery, and policy formulation.
He stressed that India should effectively leverage the vast amount of data generated through administrative processes while ensuring privacy, transparency, and accountability. Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of technology-enabled governance, Dr. Mishra said accurate and timely data would enable governments to design better policies, improve implementation, and deliver services more efficiently. He added that reliable data would be the cornerstone of inclusive development, ensuring informed decision-making and that every citizen benefits from the country’s growth journey.
