MOSPI Microdata Portal Revamp and AI NIC Code Tool
Why in the news
At the Conference of State Government Ministers, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) presented a rebuilt data portal and AI-based tools to support a data-driven Viksit Bharat.
Key facts
- Microdata Portal: a central point for data from national surveys and the economic census, developed with the World Bank technology team.
- Features: scalable and secure architecture, responsive design, mobile-friendly, global-standard security.
- NSSTA website: lists training programmes and modules for officials and data professionals; built in-house by the Data Informatics and Innovation Division.
- AI/ML classification tool: a proof of concept using Natural Language Processing; a user types a description and gets the five most relevant NIC codes.
Significance
- Lighter manual classification work and better accuracy for enumerators.
- Quicker, more consistent data collection.
- Better statistical skills and workforce development across departments.
- Supports evidence-based policy and transparent governance.
Exam angle
- Ministry: MOSPI; partner for the portal: World Bank.
- NIC = National Industrial Classification; tool offers top five codes.
- NSSTA = National Statistical System Training Academy.