AAINA DASHBOARD FOR CITIES
Why in the News:
- Government launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ on November 13, 2023.
- This pioneering web portal invites Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) nationwide to actively participate by submitting key data regularly.
Source: MoHUA.gov.in
Ministry Associated:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Key Objectives:
- AAINA aims to establish a robust database of key performance metrics of ULBs.
- The portal provides a comparative platform for cities, fostering inspiration, identifying areas for improvement, and promoting peer learning among ULBs.
Participation and Data Submission:
- ULBs can voluntarily contribute data through a user-friendly data entry form on the portal.
- The submitted data covers indicators across five pillars:
- Political & Administrative Structure,
- Finance,
- Planning,
- Citizen-Centric Governance, and
- Delivery of Basic Services.
Dashboard Features:
- The dashboard does not rank ULBs but serves as a tool for comparing similarly placed cities.
- ULBs can update information as needed, promoting flexibility and ensuring accuracy in the presented data.
Benefits of participating
The primary objectives of the AAINA Dashboard are to help cities to:
- See how they are faring vis-à-vis other cities.
- Get inspired by pointing to possibilities and areas of improvement.
- Learn and engage with frontrunners.
- The dashboard will also serve as a tool for comparing similarly placed cities and promoting peer learning among cities.
Public Accessibility:
- Once populated, the AAINA Dashboard will be accessible to all stakeholders and the public.
- This transparency encourages cities to gauge their performance relative to others and motivates continuous improvement.
Government Support:
- The Ministry, through Digital India Corporation, offers handholding support to ULBs and states during the data submission process.
- This collaborative effort underscores the commitment to creating a dynamic and updated repository of ULB-related data.