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Data DHARA for an AI-Ready Delhi

  • 26 Aug 2026

On 25th August 2026, Delhi government signed an MoU with EkStep Foundation to make administrative data AI-ready.

  • The initiative aims to improve evidence-based decision-making and proactive delivery of public services.
  • EkStep Foundation will act as the Delhi government’s knowledge partner under the Planning Department.
  • The partnership will develop AI use cases to improve citizen services and access to government schemes.
  • Data Harnessed for AI-Ready Advancements (DHARA) is an open-source methodology based on digital public infrastructure.
  • DHARA helps government departments organise and prepare administrative data for AI applications.