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14/05/23 20:40 PM IST

Shipping ministry ranked second in Data Governance Quality Index among ministries

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  • The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has been ranked second among 66 ministries in the Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) assessment for the December quarter (Q3) of FY23.
About Ranking
  • With an impressive score of 4.7 out of 5, MoPSW has demonstrated its commitment to excellence in data governance.
  • The DGQI assessment covers six key areas, which are Data Generation, Data Quality, Technology Utilization, Data Analysis, Utilization and Distribution, Data Security and HR Capability, and Case Studies.
  • The success of MoPSW in the DGQI assessment is attributed to the concerted efforts of the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts at IIT Madras.
  • Conducted by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog, the DGQI survey aims to measure the maturity level of administrative data systems and their use in decision-making of various ministries and departments on the implementation of central sector schemes and centrally-sponsored schemes.
Benefits
  • Data-driven decision-making has significantly impacted MoPSW’s ability to identify reforms and achieve its goals. By leveraging reliable data, ministries can make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for citizens.
  • Accurate identification of trends and opportunities, cost-effectiveness, enhanced transparency, and improved tracking of progress are among the benefits highlighted.
Source- PIB

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