competition success review Published this article page no 99 Timeline The first version of the platform is expected to be launched in 2021. Significance It intends to draw inspiration from the best platforms around the world e.g. platforms such as datausa.io and data.gov.sg. It seeks to build on the success of existing Indian data platforms. For example data.gov.in provides ready access to data from 165 departments. DISHA by the Ministry of Rural Development provides access to data from 42 schemes across 20 ministries. o Various states also have a Chief Ministers Dashboard. Initiatives like these provide a rich source of data for NDAP. 39 It will allow quick and easy availability to the most recent data which is published periodically without any hassle to help the welfare of the country. It aims to democratize access to publicly available government data. It will aid Indias progress by promoting datadriven discourse and decisionmaking. o It will deepen the understanding of Indias dynamic economy and social conditions. This will in turn help improve the crores of lives by making the governments actions more scientific and data driven. It will spearhead the standardization of formats in which data is presented across sectors. Conclusion NDAP is a panIndia initiative by NITI Aayog. Its success requires extensive support and cooperation of various stakeholders such as Central Ministries State Governments and guidance from experts to realise the vision and meet the timelines competition success review buy.
