• Journey of Open Data in Telangana: Venu will share the challenges and successes in developing and implementing the state’s open data policy.
• Complexities of Data Collection in Government: The talk will delve into the complexities faced in data collection within the government, including the challenges of standardizing data across diverse departments, ensuring data accuracy, and overcoming hurdles. Venu will share insights on how these challenges were addressed to create a cohesive and efficient open data platform.
• Government Onboarding Success: He will share insights on how 70% of Telangana’s government departments were successfully integrated into the open data platform, discussing the collaborative efforts and technological innovations involved.
• Diverse Datasets Available: Venu will provide an overview of the various datasets made available through Telangana’s open data platform, covering sectors like education, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, and more. These datasets are rich resources for analysis and innovation, supporting a wide range of applications.
• Empowering Students, Startups, and Researchers: The talk will also focus on how these datasets are being utilized by students, startups, and researchers to build models, develop solutions, and drive innovation. Examples will include success stories of how open data has enabled academic research and fostered startup growth.
This session will be invaluable for anyone interested in open data, digital governance, and the future of public sector transparency.