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Karnataka launches Tathyakosh.in to simplify access to 1.5 million datasets
Karnataka launches Tathyakosh.in to simplify access to 1.5 million datasets
Karnataka’s ACSEL Technology Forum, a government centre of excellence in AI, launched Tathyakosh.in on Wednesday. Minister Priyank Kharge unveiled the platform, which brings together over 1.5 million public datasets from 458 sources…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka’s ACSEL Technology Forum, a government centre of excellence in AI, launched Tathyakosh.in on Wednesday. Minister Priyank Kharge unveiled the platform, which brings together over 1.5 million public datasets from 458 sources for researchers, startups and policymakers. The platform does not store data but directs users to original sources, preserving ownership and provenance. The PTI reports that Tathyakosh aims to solve the fragmentation of India’s public data, which often requires searching multiple portals. The name combines 'Tathya' (truth) and 'Kosh' (repository) in Sanskrit.
The Indian Opinion
This is not just another government directory. The real test is whether Tathyakosh will overcome the data silos that have long frustrated researchers and startups. Skeptics will point to past portals that gathered dust. But by preserving data at source and building an open, non-commercial platform, Karnataka has addressed a genuine pain point. The question remains: will the 458 sources keep their datasets current, and will users find the search reliable enough to trust it over web searches?
Sources (2): rediff.com, newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
