Consider the following statements regarding the National Deliberative Summit on 'Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance' organized by MoSPI in April 2026: 1. The summit was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to build consensus on common standards for data-driven policymaking. 2. During the event, MoSPI launched the publication titled 'Women and Men in India 2025: Selected Indicators and Data'. 3. Kerala showcased its Aadhaar-enabled Data Policy 2026, while Assam presented an integrated multi-department digital ecosystem. 4. Under the System of National Accounts 2025 framework discussed at the summit, data is formally recognized as a tangible economic asset. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct answer is 1, 2, and 4 only . Key Points The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) convened the National Deliberative Summit in Bhubaneswar, Odisha , in April 2026 , focusing on the theme 'Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance' to enhance inter-departmental data sharing. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The summit served as the platform for releasing the Women and Men in India 2025 publication, which provides a comprehensive statistical profile of gender-related indicators across health, education, and economic participation. Hence, statement 2 is correct. During the technical sessions, Odisha (the host state) showcased its Aadhaar-enabled Data Policy 2026 , while Assam demonstrated its integrated multi-department digital ecosystem , illustrating sub-national successes in data harmonization. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. The summit featured deliberations on the System of National Accounts (SNA) 2025 , a new international statistical standard where data is officially classified as a produced asset , recognizing its value as a tangible economic asset in national bookkeeping. Hence, statement 4 is correct. Additional Information Administrative Data Harmonization : It involves the alignment of metadata , coding standards , and definitions across various government departments to ensure interoperability . The initiative aims to reduce the respondent burden on citizens by utilizing secondary data sources for official statistics. Women and Men in India 2025 : This report is part of a series started in 1995 by MoSPI to track progress toward Gender Equality (SDG 5). The 2025 edition emphasizes digital financial inclusion and labor force participation rates among rural women. SNA 2025 Framework : The United Nations Statistical Commission updated the SNA 2008 to SNA 2025 to better reflect the digital economy and environmental sustainability . This framework transition is vital for India as it aims to modernize its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculation methodologies.