Unified Citizen Data Hub (UCDH)

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• Recently, the Maharashtra government has decided to create a master database of all Maharashtra residents, coupled with a state-level unique ID.

About Unified Citizen Data Hub (UCDH)

• Meaning
  • Data from all state government departments will be brought on a single platform to give a “360-degree view of citizens” and the government schemes and services that they have availed.
  • Here, every individual is linked with their households.
• Implementation
  • The project is being implemented by the state Information Technology (IT) department.
• Significance
  • The idea is to create a golden record of every citizen with a layer of intelligence that can help the government in making data-driven decisions.
  • The initiative is aimed at helping state government departments plan their schemes better, reduce the time spent in preparing fresh beneficiary lists for every scheme, and bring down instances of fraud or duplication of beneficiaries.
  • It will do away with the fresh surveys needed every time. 

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