Though it takes time and effort to institutionalise data-backed decision-making in government institutions, the positive effect it can have on governance to improve the lives of citizens is significant. Discuss (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· Data has always been central to decision-making in the best organisations. However, in government, the uptake and usage of data has remained limited to a few institutions.
· In sectors as varied as education, utilities, railways, tax or public transportation, data can be instrumental in driving targeted reforms and making informed policy choices.
· Some states such as Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh are defying the norm and making data central to their reform efforts, even in a sector as large and complex as education.
· Now, data is available through UDISE (Unified District Information on School Education), teacher databases, assessment results, Census data on literacy, review and monitoring data, usage of education technology data, financial expenditure data, etc.
· Himachal Pradesh’s Samarth Assessment Dashboard (www.hpsamarth.com) is one such example. Based on academic performance data available in this dashboard, the state has been able to identify learning outcomes for which students need more help.
· This dashboard not only provides information on weaker learning outcomes, but also ranks districts and blocks based on their performance.
· Similarly, to bridge learning gaps, Haryana launched a structured, state-wide remedial programme called the LEP (Learning Enhancement Programme) in all government schools across the state.
· Given the scale of a state’s education system, a big challenge faced by officials is staying informed about the smooth functioning of schools.
· It is evident that data-backed decision-making is both necessary and possible. The challenge is identifying what data to collect, how to collect it and investing in the right decision-making platforms.
· Equally critical is ensuring that these systems get embedded in the routine functioning of the department they are developed for, so that they remain updated and relevant.
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