Focus Group Discussions on Education and Skilling Pathways
Focus Group Discussions on Education and Skilling Pathways Building on insights from DPIC’s integrated skilling information system for the Government of Odisha, which tracks student trajectories after Class 10, the DPIC team conducted focus group discussions with Class 10 and 12 students to better understand their education and skilling choices. The discussions were led by […]
Hosting PhD Scholars from the University of Chicago
Hosting PhD Scholars from the University of Chicago DPIC hosted PhD scholars Santiago Perez-Cardona and Yulia Valdivia Rivera from the University of Chicago to Bhubaneswar. During their visit, they conducted independent research engagements aligned with DPIC’s ongoing projects, including skilling and social protection. Santiago Perez-Cardona undertook field visits and focus group discussions with students from […]
Virtual Workshop on Data Catalogues and Metadata
Virtual Workshop on Data Catalogues and Metadata DPIC hosted a virtual workshop on Data Catalogues and Metadata with data officers from multiple line departments. The session focused on clarifying data formats and metadata standards, addressing technical queries, and discussing implementation challenges. The workshop forms part of DPIC’s ongoing efforts to support departments in strengthening data […]
Ideas Forum on “Personalizing Policy – Putting AI to Work”
Ideas Forum on “Personalizing Policy – Putting AI to Work” DPIC hosted an Ideas Forum on “Personalizing Policy – Putting AI to Work” in December 2025, in partnership with the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha. The event brought together Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner-cum-Secretaries, and senior government officials from across departments. The […]
DPIC at the Data for Public Good Symposium 2025
DPIC at the Data for Public Good Symposium 2025 The DPIC team attended the Data for Public Good Symposium hosted by the Centre for Data, Public Policy and Governance (CDPG) at IISc, Bengaluru. The two-day event (14th- 15th October) brought together leading policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore how data, partnerships, and technology can strengthen […]
Capacity Building on Data Workshop at IISc
Capacity Building on Data Workshop at IISc DPIC organised a Capacity Building on Data workshop at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, bringing together 20 data officers from across Government of Odisha departments to strengthen data-driven governance. The workshop was held in partnership with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the […]
Executive Director Visit to UChicago
Executive Director Visit to UChicago DPIC Executive Director Dr. Urmila Chatterjee visited the University of Chicago and spoke at the Becker Friedman Institute’s Lunch Series, where she shared insights on DPIC’s work at the intersection of data, policy, and governance. She introduced DPIC’s unique partnership model with the Government of Odisha—aimed at using high-quality administrative […]
Ideas Forum with IISc
Ideas Forum with IISc DPIC hosted its inaugural Ideas Forum on Data Exchange for Smart Governance in March 2025, in partnership with the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha. The event was graced by Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja and brought together Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner-cum-Secretaries, and senior government officials, alongside leading […]
Hosting Anant and Menna
Hosting Anant and Menna DPIC was pleased to host Associate Professor Anant Sudarshan, who is jointly affiliated with the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago and the University of Warwick. During his visit, he met with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) to discuss the role of Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) and […]
Lecture by Prof. Michael Kremer
Lecture by Prof. Michael Kremer Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer delivered a public lecture during his visit to Odisha. He spoke about the role of experimental research in improving public service delivery and shared insights from global field experiments. The event, chaired by the Chief Secretary and hosted by the Development Commissioner, was attended by […]