Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Maharashtra to Launch 'Golden Data' of Citizens
The Maharashtra government is creating a big database of its citizens' information, called 'golden data.'
This database will include details about people's lives like their income, family, and where they live.
It will have information on about 14 to 15 crore people.
The government wants to use this information to make sure that welfare programs help the right people and to stop anyone from cheating the system.
This should make it easier for people to get the help they need.
Maharashtra government is set to launch a 'golden data' system.
The system will include details of 14 to 15 crore citizens.
The data includes economic, social, and geographical information.
The aim is to detect bogus beneficiaries.
The IT department developed the data repository.
- Who
- Maharashtra government
- What
- Unveiling a comprehensive citizen data hub
- When
- October 2
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To detect bogus beneficiaries and streamline welfare schemes
- Data Type
- Economic, social, geographical details
- Citizens Covered
- 14-15 crore
- Launch Date
- October 2
- Purpose
- Detect bogus beneficiaries, implement welfare schemes
- Department
- Information Technology Department