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OISS will ensure better coordination among Administrative Departments of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (UNI) An Odisha Integrated Statistical System (OISS) will be created to foster greater cooperation and coordination among administrative departments, ensuring the timely and reliable provision of data for informed decision-making.
This initiative is expected to significantly strengthen the state’s statistical capabilities, contributing to more robust policymaking and governance, official sources said.
A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, along with other members, held a detailed review meeting with officers of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES) of Odisha on Thursday and Friday.
The meeting focused on critical aspects of developing and strengthening the state’s statistical data ecosystem under the World Bank-supported Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth Program.
The World Bank team met with Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha, for a wrap-up discussion on the progress and the way forward for the project.
Dr. B.B. Nanda, Director of Economics and Statistics, along with other officers, was present at the meeting.
The discussions emphasized the importance of adopting the Generic Statistical Business Process Model (GSBPM) across all statistical processes and products in the State Government, with support from international experts.
Additionally, the focus was on building capacity among DES officials through exposure visits to front-runner states and countries, aiming to adopt international best practices and cutting-edge technologies to enhance Odisha’s statistical data systems.
The Development Commissioner appreciated the initiatives and advised the adoption of the latest technology, in terms of both hardware and software, to establish an efficient statistical system that supports evidence-based decision-making, planning, and policy formulation.
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