India Joins United Nations Expert Panel on Big Data and Data Science

In a significant achievement, India has joined the prestigious United Nations expert committee on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. The United Nations Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) was established to further explore the benefits and challenges of Big Data, including its potential for monitoring and reporting on sustainable development goals.

India's inclusion in this expert committee comes at an important time, as the country has recently rejoined the United Nations Statistical Commission after a significant gap. Being part of this committee represents a major leap for India’s statistical ecosystem. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in the use of Big Data and Data Science for official statistical purposes.

This milestone underscores India’s growing stature in the global statistical community and highlights its commitment to leveraging data and technology for informed decision-making.