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 […]
Inauguration of DPIC’s New Office
Inauguration of DPIC’s New Office DPIC was honoured to host Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer, and officially inaugurate the new office in the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) Administrative Building in Bhubaneswar amidst the presence of senior officials from E&IT Department, Government of Odisha and OCAC. The event marked a new phase of institutional growth and […]
University of Chicago Center in Delhi 10th Anniversary Celebrations
University of Chicago Center in Delhi 10th Anniversary Celebrations The University of Chicago Center in Delhi celebrated its 10th anniversary with a milestone event that brought together diverse partners from across the University of Chicago Trust in India’s portfolio. The event showcased cross-sectoral collaborations and innovative research efforts, with DPIC featured as a flagship initiative […]
Hosting PhD Scholars
Hosting PhD Scholars DPIC hosted PhD students Jack Glaser and Tanya Rajan from the University of Chicago, and Menna Bishop from the University of Warwick in April 2024. During their visit, the students engaged closely with DPIC’s ongoing work on migration and undertook field visits to villages in Kendrapara district, Odisha. These visits offered firsthand […]
Roundtable on Migration
Roundtable on Migration DPIC convened a roundtable on migration and human mobility in Bhubaneswar, bringing together stakeholders from government and academia to discuss challenges and opportunities in addressing migration in Odisha. The discussion explored the drivers of seasonal and semi-permanent migration, labour market vulnerabilities, and gaps in social protection. The roundtable also highlighted the importance […]