India and Japan have launched a strategic data partnership to enhance artificial intelligence driven urban planning, focusing on smart cities, digital governance, and efficient use of construction data.

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• India and Japan strengthened cooperation through a data partnership between ONESTRUCTION Inc. and DataKaveri Systems to improve smart city planning capabilities.
• The agreement was signed during the Japan–India Artificial Intelligence Strategic Dialogue, a platform aimed at expanding collaboration in digital infrastructure and trusted data ecosystems.
• The construction sector generates critical data such as building designs, utility systems, and maintenance records, but much of this information remains underutilized after project completion.
• The partnership integrates an open building information modeling platform with the Intelligent Universal Data Exchange system, enabling seamless sharing and usage of urban data across smart cities.
• The Intelligent Universal Data Exchange platform is already operational in multiple cities, supporting urban mobility, environmental monitoring, public utilities, and governance services.
• This initiative enables cities to use artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to simulate urban environments, improving planning, infrastructure management, and service delivery.
• The collaboration will support better decision-making in sectors like transport, utilities, and public services by transforming raw construction data into actionable insights.
• Both partners aim to expand cooperation globally by exploring joint artificial intelligence solutions and funding opportunities for wider adoption of smart city technologies.