Commissioner & Secretary of School Education & SCERT, Kevileno Angam highlights significance of data in governance.
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Capacity building on data analytics underway at NIELIT Kohima
DIMAPUR — Commissioner & Secretary of School Education & SCERT, Kevileno Angami, on Monday highlighted the significance of data in governance.
Kevileno stressed that data collection should not remain limited to record-keeping but must be effectively analysed and utilised for informed decision-making, a DIPR report stated.
The Commissioner & Secretary was addressing the inaugural programme of capacity building on data analytics for state government employees held at the auditorium of NIELIT, Kohima.
She noted that data gathered through surveys and censuses on population, infrastructure, health, education and basic services should be meaningfully used for planning, policy formulation and implementation.
Encouraging the participants drawn from various state government departments, she called upon them to adopt evidence-based approaches while preparing proposals and making decisions, stating that proposals backed by proper data analysis are more reflective on ground realities and address the actual needs of the people.
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Kevileno also underscored the need for inter-departmental collaboration and data sharing, stating that data is a valuable state asset and must be properly tabulated, preserved and shared for effective governance.
She urged the trainees to make the best use of the training opportunity and to apply and share their learning within their respective departments.
The commissioner & secretary expressed gratitude to the chief secretary for initiating and steering a series of training programmes aimed at upskilling and enhancing the capacities of government officials.
She also appreciated the Personnel & Administrative Reforms (P&AR) department and the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) for coordinating the programme, and acknowledged ATI director and faculty members for their support and expertise.
Director of NIELIT, Nagaland & Assam, L Lanuwanbang highlighted the growing importance of data analytics and digital skills in strengthening governance and enhancing administrative efficiency.
He stated that informed decision-making backed by data is essential for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of government programmes.
Emphasising the need for continuous capacity building, Lanuwanbang said that government officials must equip themselves with modern digital tools and analytical skills to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies.
He further assured that NIELIT Nagaland & Assam would continue to extend technical support and expertise in organising similar capacity building initiatives in collaboration with the State Government.
Joint Director of NIELIT Kohima, A Morimenba Amer highlighted the importance of data analytics and digital skills in strengthening governance and administrative efficiency.
He emphasised the need for continuous capacity building in emerging technologies for government officials and assured continued support from NIELIT Kohima in organising and facilitating such training programmes.
The capacity building programme forms part of the Government of Nagaland’s ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency and promote data-driven decision-making across departments.
The month-long capacity building programme will culminate on February 13.