Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Launch NITI For States Platform and Viksit Bharat Strategy Room for Enhanced Governance

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Launch NITI For States Platform and Viksit Bharat Strategy Room for Enhanced Governance

Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to inaugurate NITI Aayog’s new platform and the Viksit Bharat Strategy Room, aiming to enhance governance through digital infrastructure and immersive decision-making.

Launch Event Details

  • Date and Venue: Tomorrow morning at Rang Bhawan auditorium, Akashvani, New Delhi.
  • Key Participants: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, representatives from NITI Aayog, and stakeholders.

NITI For States Platform

  • Objective: To serve as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Policy and Good Governance.
  • Features:
    • Multi-sectoral live repository of Best Practices, Policy documents, datasets, data profiles, and NITI publications.
    • Covers 10 sectors and two cross-cutting themes.
    • User-friendly interface accessible through multiple devices.
  • Benefits:
    • Equips government officials with actionable knowledge and insights.
    • Enhances decision-making at various levels of governance.

Viksit Bharat Strategy Room

  • Objective: To provide an immersive decision-making environment.
  • Features:
    • Rich visualization and engagement with insights, information, and knowledge.
    • Voice-enabled AI interaction and video conferencing capabilities.
    • Plug-and-play model for easy replication.

Collaborative Initiatives

  • Contributors:
    • iGOT Karmayogi: Providing online training modules accessible through the platform.
    • National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP): Integrating government datasets.
    • National E-Governance Division (NeGD): Supporting the development of Viksit Bharat Strategy Room.
    • Bhashini: Providing multi-lingual support.
    • PM Gatishakti BISAG-N team: Integrating geospatial tools for Area Based Planning.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. What is the primary objective of the NITI For States platform?
    • A) To serve as a digital training platform
    • B) To enhance governance through digital infrastructure
    • C) To provide entertainment content
    • D) To facilitate international collaborations
    • Answer: B) To enhance governance through digital infrastructure
  2. What key feature distinguishes the Viksit Bharat Strategy Room?
    • A) Access to online publications
    • B) Rich visualization and engagement capabilities
    • C) Geospatial tools for urban planning
    • D) Voice-enabled music playback
    • Answer: B) Rich visualization and engagement capabilities
  3. Which organization provided support in developing the Viksit Bharat Strategy Room?
    • A) NITI Aayog
    • B) National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP)
    • C) National E-Governance Division (NeGD)
    • D) PM Gatishakti BISAG-N team
    • Answer: C) National E-Governance Division (NeGD)