Innovations in data collection and reporting holds potential in many fields. Discuss various challenges with respect to data collection in India. Suggest short and long term solutions. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-challenges-in-counting-the-dead/article32347217.ece In the introduction, talk about technology of data – how data is the new oil. In the body, bring aspects from multiple dimensions. Like fields can governance, health, education etc. Again challenges should also be handled in holistic way like legal, administrative, technological etc. Conclude by giving short and long term solutions.