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Bhubaneswar served as the venue for the National Deliberative Summit organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The event focused on enhancing data-driven governance by promoting interoperability and standardisation across states. Various states presented innovative approaches to data integration, while Odisha highlighted its Data Policy 2.0, aligned with national data protection laws. The summit also emphasised the importance of administrative data as an economic asset under the System of National Accounts 2025. Such initiatives are crucial for improving policymaking, ensuring transparency, and strengthening digital governance frameworks across India.