- MoSPI showcases digital and AI-driven initiatives at the 29th CoCSSO
- MoSPI Website 2.0 offers secure, AI-enabled access to official statistics
- GoIStats app now available on iOS and Android, providing data on-the-go
- PAIMANA Portal enables monitoring of large infrastructure projects across sectors
- NMDS Portal standardizes metadata and supports AI-ready datasets
- AI applications improve data quality, speed, and predictive insights for policymaking
Source: PIB
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showcased its major digital transformation initiatives at the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO), highlighting India’s shift towards standardized, AI-ready, and accessible statistics.
Key initiatives presented include the revamped MoSPI website, National Metadata Structure (NMDS) Portal, PAIMANA Portal, and AI applications in official statistics, all forming the cornerstones of the ministry’s digital modernization strategy.
Smarter Access to Statistics: MoSPI Website 2.0
The redesigned MoSPI website (mospi.gov.in) offers a user-friendly, secure, and AI-enabled platform for accessing official statistics. Features include:
- Intuitive navigation and advanced search tools
- AI-based multilingual chatbot for quick assistance
- Cloud-first architecture ensuring fast, reliable access
- Compliance with DBIM of MeitY and global best practices
The upgrade ensures faster, easier access to data for policymakers, researchers, and citizens, enhancing the digital experience across the country.
GoIStats App: Data on the Go
The iOS version of the GoIStats mobile app was launched at the conference, complementing the Android version released earlier this year on Statistics Day. The app has already recorded over 10,000 downloads in under three months, providing users with statistical data on-the-go.
PAIMANA Portal: Advanced Infrastructure Monitoring
MoSPI introduced PAIMANA (Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building), a new one-stop portal replacing the earlier OCMS system. Accessible at ipm.mospi.gov.in, PAIMANA enables monitoring of projects worth Rs 150 crore and above across sectors such as Road, Railways, Petroleum, Urban Development, Coal, Shipping, and Civil Aviation.
Key features:
- Advanced data analytics and outcome-driven automated reports
- Customizable dashboards for apex-level monitoring
- Mobile app support for on-the-go access
- Facilitates smarter and faster decision-making in infrastructure projects
NMDS Portal: Standardizing Metadata for Governance
The National Metadata Structure (NMDS) Portal, nmds.mospi.gov.in, provides a centralized repository of standardized metadata across all data-producing agencies. Benefits include:
- Version control with audit trails
- Advanced filtering, export options, and robust API integration
- Advisory framework to ensure data quality and uniformity
- Supports AI-ready, machine-readable datasets and nationwide metadata standards
AI in Official Statistics: Future-Ready Applications
MoSPI demonstrated alpha versions of AI-powered pilot applications in statistical processes. These AI initiatives aim to:
- Accelerate data collection, processing, and dissemination
- Improve data quality and predictive insights
- Support evidence-based policy formulation for Viksit Bharat 2047
The adoption of AI is guided by a structured AI/ML framework, with support from MoSPI’s Data Innovation Lab and Research and Analysis Division.
Towards a Digital and AI-Ready Statistical Ecosystem
Together, these initiatives – website, portals, and AI applications – provide a strong foundation for:
- Transparent data dissemination
- Standardized and interoperable datasets
- Advanced analytical capabilities
These efforts reaffirm MoSPI’s commitment to strengthening India’s statistical ecosystem and enabling evidence-based policymaking in the digital age.
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