Sanjiv Singh

🚦Data Sharing Policy of Indian Ministry: The NTR Data Sharing Framework The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has just unveiled its Policy for Data Sharing from the National Transport Repository (NTR). For the uninitiated, NTR isn’t just a databaseit’s a living digital twin of India’s roads and drivers, housing records from Vahan, Sarathi, e-Challan, eDAR, and FASTag. That’s 39 crore vehicles, 22 crore licences, and crores of transactions all in one place. So what’s new? Legal backbone: For the first time, the DPDPA 2023 is woven directly into how transport data can be accessed, making MoRTH the primary Data Fiduciary. Data recipients from #police to #insurance companies to fintechs are now legally on the hook for breaches. - Granular guardrails: APIs, login-based portals, password-protected bulk transfers, and mobile apps will all coexist but with strict consent + security audits (CERT-IN certification is mandatory). - Citizens get power too: You can now pull your own data securely via mParivahan/DigiLocker, and even limited verification of others’ RC/DL is possible with safeguards. - Academia & innovation boost: Aggregated, anonymised datasets will be opened up under the NDSAP 2012, fuelling research and smart mobility solutions. But here’s the real inflection point: India is moving from data as government property ➝ to data as a fiduciary duty. This subtle shift aligns us with global norms while preserving sovereignty. Yet, the implementation risks are stark misuse by private players, consent fatigue for citizens, and the perennial challenge of securing state-level enforcement. My View - - This policy is not just about sharing transport data. It’s a test run for India’s data federalism balancing central control, state co-ownership, and citizen rights. If executed right, it could become the model for other national repositories (health, education, finance). If not, we risk turning highways of data into highways of surveillance. Policy is Attached here below - What do you think: Will this framework protect citizen trust while enabling #innovation, or will it become another compliance maze for stakeholders? #CyberLaw #DPDPA #DataGovernance #TransportPolicy #Privacy #DigitalIndia #technology #aadhaar #kyc #gdpr #policy #datasharing #data

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We are immensely proud & excited to share the launch of the DPI Handbook: Foundations of Digital Public Infrastructure. Published on RIS, it captures how India has redefined nations can harness tech for public good. From Aadhar, UPI, Account Aggregator to OCEN, ONDC, India has shown the world how open, interoperable & inclusive systems that scale fast can spark innovation & empower millions. The Handbook is a practical guide for practitioners who want to build their own inclusive DPI. This Handbook is the culmination of years of dedicated volunteerism at iSPIRT, where technologists, policymakers, entrepreneurs & thinkers came together to exchange ideas, build prototypes & debate design choices; and we take this moment to extend our deepest gratitude to them. We hope the DPI Handbook becomes a guide & inspiration for nations building their own DPI & for those who believe that tech when designed for public good can change the course of societies. https://lnkd.in/g7tx_Gzc Arun Iyer Sharad Sharma Sachin Chaturvedi Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) United Nations Rajeev Chawla IAS Ministry of External Affairs, India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Indian Ministry of Finance Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology PFRDA- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

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🚀 National Meet 2.0 | Viksit Bharat 2047 – Leveraging Space Technology 🌍✨ Proud to share that Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC), Citizen Resources Information Department (CRID), Govt. of Haryana, successfully hosted the National Meet 2.0 (Aug 22–23, 2025) on the theme: “Leveraging Space Technology & Applications for Viksit Bharat 2047.” Over the past 39 years, HARSAC has emerged as a pioneer in geospatial governance, driving more than 270 projects across 45 state departments – from agriculture, water, and forests to urban planning, disaster management, and climate resilience. 🔹 Key Highlights: 🌱 Real-time monitoring of crop residue fires & agricultural yield forecasting 🛰️ Mapping mining areas & environmental emissions with satellite data 🌳 Forest boundary & carbon pool assessments for climate action 🏙️ Digital twins, 3D city models & utility mapping for smart cities 🤖 Integration of AI/ML, IoT, and satellite data for future-ready governance As India advances towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the role of space technology in decision-making, sustainability, and inclusive growth is undeniable. 📖 Explore the detailed report here . #SpaceTechnology #Geospatial #DigitalIndia #ViksitBharat2047 #Haryana #HARSAC #Innovation #Sustainability

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