The Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre (DPIC)

Making data-driven governance a reality.

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Projects

Our current project portfolio spans the areas of Skilling, Migration, Governance, Agriculture, Pollution, and Health.

Our Team

The Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre (DPIC)’s team of highly-skilled professionals draws from a mix of background with experience working in government, prestigious non-governmental organizations and academia.

News

In the News·Apr 9, 2025

Odisha reviews study of Data Management and analytics for transformative governance

via Kalinga TV
In April 2025, Dr. Urmila Chatterjee, Executive Director of DPIC, presented the findings of the Data Capabilities Assessment at a high-level meeting chaired by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The assessment focused on identifying data gaps and...
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In the News·Mar 27, 2025

Ideas Forum on ‘Unlocking the Power of Data Exchange for Smart Governance’ Organised

via Newsroom Odisha
The inaugural DPIC Ideas Forum, held in collaboration with the Electronics & IT Department, focused on “Unlocking the Power of Data Exchange for Smart Governance”. It brought together senior bureaucrats from the Government of Odisha and experts from Centre of...
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In the News·Dec 10, 2024

Nobel Laureate Lauds IT Odisha

via Tathya
In December 2024, the DPIC team was honoured to welcome Nobel Laureate Professor Michael Kremer to the newly inaugurated office at the Odisha Computer Applications Centre (OCAC). DPIC also supported a public lecture delivered by Professor Kremer on experimental methods,...
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