India joins UN Big Data committee, aiming to modernize stats and improve policy decisions.

India has become a member of the UN Committee on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics, highlighting its growing role in global statistical efforts. As a member, India will help set international standards for using Big Data in official statistics, integrating innovative data sources like satellite imagery and IoT to improve data accuracy and support policy decisions. This move aims to modernize India's statistical systems and enhance its capacity for evidence-based governance.

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