India, Sept. 9 -- The Centre has launched the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Portal on Data Harmonisation to strengthen coordination and promote a more integrated approach to government data management. The technology-enabled platform will be used by Union Ministries, departments and organisations to improve the identification, cataloguing, standardisation and quality of datasets, supporting data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking.

The portal was launched during a workshop organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to strengthen India's National Data System and encourage the effective use and harmonisation of administrative data. Ministries and departments will use the platform to report...