SamaajData, which translates to 'Society's Data’, is a dynamic repository of crowdsourced, crowd-verified hyper-local data focused on climate and governance issues. As a pivotal digital initiative spearheaded by Reap Benefit, SamaajData empowers citizens to contribute their insights from wherever they are, fostering a data democracy that lets them log data points, take charge and bring change by leveraging openly available data points.
Despite the vast amount of data generated in our cities, there is a significant gap in accessibility, interpretability, and actionable use of this data at a local level. SamaajData addresses these challenges by:
Breaking data silos and making hyper-local data freely available.
Ensuring the credibility of data through crowd-verification mechanisms.
Encouraging active citizenship by simplifying contributions and access to data.
Facilitating data visualisation and understanding through intuitive interfaces.
By enabling community members to map, understand, and collaboratively solve pressing local challenges, SamaajData embodies the very essence of its name—a platform where data becomes a communal asset, driving social and environmental change.
The platform is in an active phase of expansion, with a focus on increasing data points and enhancing user engagement. By investing in SamaajData, you're not just funding a platform; you're fostering a movement towards informed, empowered, and resilient societies. Partner with us to:
Amplify Impact: Your support will help scale our operations, expand our reach, and enhance our technological capabilities.
Drive Innovation: Collaborate with us in developing cutting-edge solutions and features that make data more accessible and actionable.
Build Sustainable Communities: Join our mission to turn data into a public good that drives societal well-being and environmental preservation.
Under the spotlight
In Assam, where scarcity of safe drinking water remains a constant issue, 24,000 Jal Doots or teenage changemakers have taken 13,000 water-saving actions through their surveys and activities. They have crowdsourced over 2,000 data points on sanitation systems and water treatment plants. This data has been pivotal in providing the government with actionable insights to improve sanitation infrastructure and feedback on water supply schemes.
