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data is not to be taken, as MA is only the secondary source. Where no other primary source is there, MA
survey data is to be used. Similarly, the use of VPRP Questionnaire for data to LIF is to be explored fully and

integrated.
3. Overlaps in data being collected from primary data source already needs to be avoided to make the MA
Survey and VPRP questionnaire data the set that is not available with the Line Ministry of the sector directly

concerned, and needs a Survey mechanism for data collection.
4. Establish new and novel systems for feedback in Gram Panchayat that become the source of the data (e.g.:

functioning of toilet in school/public places, availability of water etc.)

22) Data Validation
1. Data validation, through use of existing processes as applicable based on source from where additional data is

being collected, or introducing clear validation process for the additional data based on institutional relevance.
(E.g., Whether it will be validated through an official system or a Gram Sabha based system)

2. Introducing the system of ‘Bangla para baithak’ in presentation of data collected for field validation, followed
by Gram Sabha level validation, would be extremely useful in bringing also people’s participation, greater
transparency and correctness to data.

3. System driven ratification of the data by concerned agencies may also be considered, where required.

4. Civil society can also be involved in data collection and feedback.

23) From complete data collection to minimum data collection from field

Starting with complete data collection from field, as no APIs are in place, there is need to move to minimum data
collection from field, with increased APIs, and collection of only that data, that only field can give and not

collected in any government Ministry data base.
24) Ease of Data entry

Data entry forms to be simple, easy and visually appealing and informative. Ensure Source based data collection
with non-duplication of data point, and deciding wherefrom the repetitive data point is best collected, and

standardize across the board.

25) Establish a proper end to end IT platform for PDI
From data entry, data collection, calculations, scores, visualization, analysis, report generation and further

developments as required, the PDI and LIF must be on a robust IT platform.

26) Key role of NIC
NIC has a very important lead role to play in this entire process. Ministries/Departments and their NIC teams
across schemes need to work together with Ministry of Panchayati Raj in enabling this and complete the APIs in a

time bound manner.

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