A data exchange platform such as IUDX or ADeX curates datasets from various vendors based on how reliable, relevant and accurate the datasets are. A byproduct of this process is that the data that’s hosted on the platform ends up being quite valuable. One of the ways to realise this value is to build a […]

We relate privacy and understand it more in the context of physical privacy, where one or more people want to be isolated from the rest of society to think freely, act, and not be judged. What does privacy mean in the context of information technology and data? Let’s take an example: A patient shares their […]

Many of the keystone applications running a “smart” city will require data sharing between parties with heterogenous interests. As an example, let’s imagine an “intelligent” transport management system (ITMS) that might optimise end-to-end transit times, measure and mitigate air pollution, manage city-wide transport carbon emissions, minimize traffic congestion and signal waiting times, support planning and […]

The world has become increasingly digital and a very high volume of data is being generated and consumed of late. It is therefore important that the data owners are able to identify whether the dataset they have is a High Value Dataset (HVD) or not. This blog is therefore an attempt to provide a template for distinguishing an […]

In the previous post, we explored the reasons that a Data Quality Assessment (DQA) framework is important for a data exchange platform such as IUDX. We looked at how such a DQA framework/tool would be modularly designed and positioned in the existing IUDX architecture, and the benefits to both upstream and downstream stakeholders. In this […]

One of the fundamental responsibilities of the government is to provide services and benefits to its citizens. These services and benefits may be welfare-centric schemes like Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), regulatory services abiding by the law, statutory services, and consumer utility services such as water supply, electricity, and other basic amenities. In FY 22-23, there […]

The global economy is ever-increasingly reliant on the data that drives it and the ecosystem surrounding data is rapidly growing in size and scope. Data is used to frame and enact policies, drive better governance, run businesses and perform data science. India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) forms part of this data ecosystem by facilitating seamless […]

India is the land of many charms offering tourists a bit of every experience. A kaleidoscope of traditions, culture, and vibrant geographies, the country is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Tourism is an important foreign exchange earner for India and is seen as a major tool to bring about socio-economic development […]

Integrated Command and Control Centres or ICCCs are integral to the execution of smart city projects under the Smart Cities Mission. They are envisaged to be the brain for city operation, exception handling, and disaster management. They are also meant to act as a decision support system for the city administration to respond to real-time events. […]

Accelerating Application Development using the IUDX Sandbox By: Rakshit Ramesh and Jyotirmoy Dutta The India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) has been designed to provide an efficient and seamless exchange of data generated by smart cities via open and standardised interfaces. IUDX helps to avoid the data exchange bottlenecks that arise due to the proprietary and […]

IUDX is proud to have participated in the recently held mega conclave ‘Smart Cities Smart Urbanization’, at Surat in Gujarat. The conclave was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India along with Surat Municipal Corporation & Surat Smart City Corporation Development Ltd. This event is part of the run-up to  […]

What makes public spaces safer for women? Crimes in urban public spaces are a concern that all of us identify with today, especially women. Even parents are concerned about the safety of their children as they commute to school, and men are afraid of being attacked by unsavory characters in desolate or poorly lit areas. […]