Citizens raise their voices for the accountability and transparency of the Government. This demand is all over the globe. Therefore, to serve this purpose KPIT Board has launched Open Government Data (OGD) that aims to implement the vision of the public right to information. It is a set of policies that supports accountability, transparency and eliminates corruption by making government data available to all. Public bodies produce and commission. The impact of making the datasets publically available will consequence in making the Government officials more responsible, efficient and accountable for the citizens.
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Objectives
- The objective of Open Government Data (OGD) is to bridge the gap between the government and the general public.
- To make the communication possible, to include citizens and their feedback in policymaking, and to take their views and opinions under consideration in decision making
- To ensure the collaboration between the government and the governed
Benefits/Outcomes
- Ensures transparency, accountability and eliminates chances of corruption.
- Positive impact towards e-governess.
- Government data can be utilized for innovative ideas leading to citizens-centric solutions.
- Inclusion of citizen’s contribution or vision in modeling future administrative or governance models.