IIT Kanpur and MHA Collaborate to Establish Census Data Research Workstation
IIT Kanpur has signed an MoU with Ministry of Home Affairs to establish a Census Data Research Workstation, aiming to enhance data-driven research and analysis.
IIT Kanpur and MHA Collaborate
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to establish a Census Data Research Workstation at its Computer Center. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing research capabilities by providing academicians, researchers, and students with access to crucial census data.
With this initiative, IIT Kanpur became the first technology institute in Uttar Pradesh and the third among central universities and institutes in the state to establish a Census Data Research Workstation. It is now the fifth such facility in Uttar Pradesh, joining Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, Bundelkhand University, and D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, where similar workstations are already operational.
Census Data Research Workstation
The Census Data Research Workstation at IIT Kanpur offers researchers access to published census tables and micro-level data from 1991 to 2011 in digital format. This facilitates in-depth analysis of various socio-economic and demographic aspects of India's population. Designed to support data-driven policymaking, the workstation strengthens the research ecosystem by enabling comprehensive evaluations of developmental programs.
The Census Data Research Workstation reinforced IIT Kanpur’s commitment to fostering a dynamic research environment while making a significant contribution to data-driven policymaking in India. With over 30,000 tables and 8,000+ articles and summaries already available on the official website of the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner (censusindia.gov.in), this facility further streamlined access to critical datasets.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, “We are honoured to partner with the Ministry of Home Affairs for this crucial initiative. This collaboration is a testament to IIT Kanpur’s dedication to data-driven research and innovation. The Census Data Research Workstation will serve as an invaluable resource for researchers and students, equipping them with access to extensive data for meaningful research and policy development.”
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