Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management

(An Institution of Ministry of Finance, Government of India)

Sector - 48, Pali Road, Faridabad - 121001, India

Data-driven Policy Making for Government Officials

12th January 2026 – 16th January 2026

Transform Governance with Data-driven Policy Making

A 5-day intensive program for government officials to harness data for effective policy formulation and evaluation

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Program Overview

This specialized 5-day program equips government officials with the skills to leverage data analytics for evidence-based policy making. Through case studies from successful government implementations and hands-on exercises with real datasets, participants will learn to transform raw data into actionable policy insights.

Why Attend?

Who Should Attend?

  • IAS/IPS/IFS Officers
  • State Government Officials
  • Policy Analysts
  • Program Managers
  • Urban Planners
  • Public Sector Researchers

Key Highlights

  • Policy Analytics Framework - From data to decisions
  • Government Case Studies - Successful implementations
  • Data Visualization - Communicating insights effectively
  • Open Data Platforms - Leveraging public datasets
  • Impact Evaluation - Measuring policy effectiveness
  • Ethical Considerations - Privacy and data governance
  • Certificate of Completion - Government-recognized
  • Networking - With peers across departments

Program Schedule: Data-driven Policy Making for Government Officials

12th January 2026 – 16th January 2026

Day 1: Monday, 12th January 2026 - Foundations of Data Governance

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Introduction to Data-driven Governance Frameworks
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Coffee Break
  • 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM: Understanding Government Data Ecosystems
  • 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM: Lunch Break
  • 02:15 PM – 03:45 PM: Policy Question Formulation Techniques
  • 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM: Short Break
  • 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Workshop: Identifying Key Policy Questions

Day 2: Tuesday, 13th January 2026 - Data Acquisition & Preparation

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Data Collection Methods for Policy Analysis
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Coffee Break
  • 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM: Government Data Standards and Quality Assessment
  • 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM: Lunch Break
  • 02:15 PM – 03:45 PM: Data Cleaning Techniques for Administrative Records
  • 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM: Short Break
  • 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Hands-on Lab: Working with Census and Survey Data

Day 3: Wednesday, 14th January 2026 - Policy Analytics

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Descriptive Analytics for Policy Evaluation
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Coffee Break
  • 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM: Predictive Modeling for Policy Scenarios
  • 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM: Lunch Break
  • 02:15 PM – 03:45 PM: Spatial Analysis for Regional Policy Making
  • 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM: Short Break
  • 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Case Study: Smart City Data Applications

Day 4: Thursday, 15th January 2026 - Data Visualization & Communication

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Policy Impact Evaluation Methodologies
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Coffee Break
  • 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM: Effective Data Visualization for Decision Makers
  • 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM: Lunch Break
  • 02:15 PM – 03:45 PM: Dashboard Design Principles for Policy Monitoring
  • 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM: Short Break
  • 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Workshop: Creating Interactive Policy Dashboards

Day 5: Friday, 16th January 2026 - Implementation & Ethics

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Ethical Considerations in Government Data Use
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Coffee Break
  • 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM: Data Privacy and Security in Policy Work
  • 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM: Lunch Break
  • 02:15 PM – 03:45 PM: Group Project Presentations
  • 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM: Short Break
  • 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Action Planning: Implementing Data-driven Approaches

All sessions include practical exercises with government datasets. Participants should bring laptops with Excel and basic data analysis software. Networking breaks and Q&A sessions with policy experts included daily.

Meet Your Program Director

Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar

Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar

Professor of Economics | Data Scientist | GST Expert | Program Director, MBA (Financial Management) | Data Scientist | Machine Learning Architect | Computational Econometrician | Chief Editor, NIFM Journal of Public Financial Management

Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar, a distinguished academician with ~28 years of experience, serves as Professor of Economics and Program Director (MBA-FM) at AJNIFM. He holds advanced degrees in Economics, Business Analytics, and Computer Applications, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. His expertise spans GST, data science, machine learning, and computational econometrics.

A prolific trainer and consultant, Dr. Kumar has led 220+ MDPs, advised government bodies on taxation and finance, and contributed to national and international research projects. He has represented India at global academic forums and developed digital governance tools using PHP, MySQL, and AI-based analytics.

"This program fundamentally changed how our department approaches policy formulation. The practical techniques for data analysis and visualization have enabled us to make more informed decisions and better communicate our policy rationale to stakeholders."

- Participant of earlier batch

Program Details

Dates: 12th January 2026 – 16th January 2026

Duration: 5 Days | 30 Hours of Intensive Training

Mode: Offline (In-person at AJNIFM Campus)

Venue: Hall 03, AJNIFM, Faridabad

Program Director: Prof. (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar

Fees: ₹46,000 per participant

Includes course materials, case studies, lunch, and certificate

10% off till 15th December 2025

Special rates for government employees

Status: Open for Registration

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Contact Information

brajesh@nifm.ac.in

+91-129-2465283

Ms. Nishi Negi, Prog. Asst.

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