Intelligent Universal Data Exchange (IUDX)
Overview
The Intelligent Universal Data Exchange (IUDX) is a trusted digital infrastructure platform built through rigorous research, real-world validation, and a deep commitment to open standards. Drawing inspiration from leading global initiatives while tailoring it to India's unique needs, IUDX delivers a secure and seamless data sharing ecosystem.
By connecting data silos within cities, academic institutions, government bodies, and enterprises, our platform enables the creation of dynamic data ecosystems that catalyze innovation and improve public services.
🏗️ Foundational Attributes
🔓 Open Source – Ensuring transparency, adaptability, and vendor neutrality
🔌 API-driven and Modular – Enabling easy integration and extensibility
🔒 Secure and Privacy-First – Protecting data ownership and trust
🔗 Interoperable – Facilitating collaboration across diverse systems and sectors
🏛️ High-Level System Architecture
The IUDX platform employs a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture, separating responsibilities across the Control Plane and Data Plane for maximum security and flexibility. This modular architecture ensures that data providers and consumers interact securely, efficiently, and in accordance with policy and consent.
Key Components
📋 Catalogue Server
Indexes and describes available datasets, models, use-cases, APIs, and associated metadata for easy discovery.
✅ Consent Server
Manages permissions and ensures data sharing is governed by explicit, verifiable consent.
🔧 Resource Server
Facilitates secure and efficient access to data while enabling analytics and value-added services.
🌐 Open Standards and Interoperability
The platform is built on open standards supporting:
Interoperability with legacy and modern systems
Integration with IoT, geospatial, health, transportation tools, and third-party applications
Semantic data modeling for richer analytics and context
The platform is built on open standards supporting:
NGSI-LD (Next Generation Services Interface - Linked Data) - For context-aware data exchange
OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) - For geospatial data standards
GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) - For transportation data
FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) - For healthcare data
RESTful APIs - For standard web service communication
📋 BIS Standards Compliance
CDPG's work on secure, interoperable data exchange has been formalized as India's national standard under IS 18003 by the Bureau of Indian Standards. These standards lay the foundation for an open, reliable, and future-ready data ecosystem in India.
Available Standards Documents
IS 18003 IUDX Architecture Model – Defines the reference architecture, system components, and ecosystem roles for trusted data exchange
IS 18003 API Specifications – Provides standardized APIs to enable secure, seamless data sharing between verified entities
IS 18003 Compliance Test Suite (Sec 1) – Offers 500+ test cases to validate interoperability and ensure NGSI-LD conformance across deployments
🔄 Flexible Data Exchange Models
The platform supports a range of data flows:
Pull-based APIs – On-demand access
Push-based Streams – Real-time updates
Bulk Downloads – For historical or large-scale analysis
🔐 Security, Consent and Policy Enforcement
The platform is reinforced with the following security features:
Granular Access Controls – Allow data providers to define precise access policies
Dynamic, User-defined Policies – Ensure compliance with privacy regulations
Policy Engine and Auth Services – Validate access at runtime
Audit Logs – Ensure traceability and transparency
🚀 Deployment Flexibility
The platform supports:
Centralized Deployments – National or state-level platforms
Federated Deployments – Departmental or city-level nodes with interoperability
✨ Key Features
The IUDX platform represents a shift from fragmented, closed data systems to open, secure, and interoperable ecosystems. With a robust architecture, policy-driven access, and strong community governance, it enables responsible data sharing at scale, fueling innovation and empowering stakeholders across India's digital landscape.
Secure data exchange across public, private, and research sectors
Dynamic consent management tailored to data sensitivity
Standardized APIs and data models
Analytics & monitoring tools to ensure data quality
Support for public, restricted, and monetizable data models
🛠️ Tech Stack
The IUDX platform leverages modern cloud-native technologies and follows microservices architecture principles for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
📚 Use Cases and Projects
🏙️ India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX)
India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) is the urban-focused implementation of the IUDX platform, specifically designed to address the complex data sharing needs of India's rapidly growing cities and urban areas.
IUDX Urban Components
🏗️ Smart City Infrastructure
Urban Planning Data – Land use, zoning, and infrastructure planning information
Transportation Systems – Real-time traffic data, public transit information, and mobility analytics
Utility Management – Water, electricity, waste management, and municipal services data
Public Safety – Emergency response, law enforcement, and public health data integration
🚦 Urban Mobility
Traffic Management – Real-time traffic flow analysis and congestion prediction
Public Transit – Bus, metro, and shared mobility service optimization
Parking Solutions – Smart parking availability and payment systems
Last-Mile Connectivity – Integration with micro-mobility and walking infrastructure
🏥 Urban Services
Healthcare Facilities – Hospital capacity, emergency services, and public health monitoring
Education Data – School performance, enrollment, and educational resource allocation
Waste Management – Smart waste collection, recycling, and disposal tracking
Environmental Monitoring – Air quality, noise levels, and environmental impact assessment
IUDX Urban Benefits
Improved Quality of Life – Better urban services and reduced commute times
Resource Optimization – Efficient use of urban infrastructure and utilities
Data-Driven Governance – Evidence-based urban planning and policy making
Innovation Ecosystem – Platform for urban innovation and startup development
Sustainability – Environmental monitoring and green city initiatives
🗺️ Geospatial Data Interface (GDI)
Geospatial Data Interface (GDI) is a specialized component of the IUDX ecosystem that provides comprehensive geospatial data sharing, analysis, and visualization capabilities. It enables location-based services and spatial analytics across all sectors.
📍 Spatial Data Management
Multi-scale Mapping – From national to street-level geospatial data
Real-time Location Services – GPS, GNSS, and indoor positioning integration
3D Modeling – Building information modeling and urban 3D visualization
Satellite Imagery – Remote sensing data integration and analysis
🗺️ Geospatial Analytics
Spatial Analysis – Location-based pattern recognition and clustering
Route Optimization – Intelligent routing for transportation and logistics
Territory Management – Administrative boundary and jurisdiction data
Environmental Mapping – Natural resource mapping and environmental impact assessment
🏛️ Government Applications
Land Records – Digital land ownership and property registration
Census Integration – Population density and demographic spatial analysis
Infrastructure Planning – Location-based infrastructure development planning
Disaster Management – Emergency response and disaster preparedness mapping
GDI Standards & Interoperability
OGC Standards – Open Geospatial Consortium compliance
ISO 19100 Series – International geospatial data standards
INSPIRE Directive – European spatial data infrastructure alignment
National Geospatial Policy – Compliance with India's geospatial guidelines
GDI Use Cases
Smart City Planning – Spatial analysis for urban development
Agricultural Precision – Location-based farming and crop monitoring
Transportation Optimization – Route planning and traffic management
Emergency Response – Real-time location services for emergency services
Natural Resource Management – Environmental monitoring and conservation
Real Estate Development – Property valuation and development planning
🌾 Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX)
Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) is a specialized data exchange platform designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in India's agricultural sector. It enables secure, standardized sharing of agricultural data across stakeholders including farmers, government agencies, research institutions, and private sector organizations.
ADeX Core Features
🌱 Agricultural Data Standards
Crop Data Standards – Standardized formats for crop information, yield data, and agricultural practices
Weather Integration – Real-time weather data integration for precision agriculture
Soil Health Monitoring – Comprehensive soil quality and nutrient data sharing
Market Intelligence – Price trends, demand forecasting, and supply chain analytics
🚜 Smart Farming Capabilities
IoT Sensor Integration – Real-time monitoring of soil moisture, temperature, and crop health
Drone Data Processing – Aerial imagery analysis for crop monitoring and yield prediction
Precision Agriculture – Location-based farming recommendations and resource optimization
Crop Advisory Services – AI-powered recommendations for optimal farming practices
📊 Agricultural Analytics
Yield Prediction Models – Machine learning models for crop yield forecasting
Risk Assessment – Weather-based risk analysis and insurance recommendations
Supply Chain Optimization – End-to-end traceability from farm to market
Policy Impact Analysis – Data-driven evaluation of agricultural policies and subsidies
ADeX Use Cases
Farmer Empowerment – Access to market prices, weather forecasts, and best practices
Government Planning – Evidence-based agricultural policy formulation and implementation
Research Collaboration – Multi-institutional agricultural research and innovation
Financial Services – Credit scoring and insurance based on agricultural data
Food Security – Early warning systems for crop failures and food supply management
Telangana Data Exchange (TGDeX)
A pioneering initiative for the Government of Telangana, designed to foster responsible and innovative development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. Provides a controlled environment where startups and developers can test and refine their AI applications in real-world scenarios.
How IUDX powers TGDeX
TGDeX is implemented as a state-level deployment of the IUDX reference architecture, reusing its control plane, data plane patterns, open standards, and compliance tooling.
Benefits for TGDeX
Faster time-to-deploy through reusable IUDX components and APIs
Interoperability across departments and vendors
Built-in privacy, consent, and audit-by-design
Standards-compliant, future-proof foundation aligned to IS 18003
Centre for Brain Research (CBR)
Collaborative initiative between the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and CDPG, aimed at unlocking the full analytical potential of CBR's extensive structured and unstructured datasets.
How IUDX powers CBR Analytics
CBR Analytics leverages IUDX as the foundational data exchange platform to enable secure, consent-based sharing of sensitive brain research data across multiple research institutions while maintaining strict privacy controls and research ethics compliance.
Research Data Catalogue: IUDX Catalogue Server indexes CBR's diverse datasets (MRI scans, genetic data, clinical records, cognitive assessments) with rich metadata and lineage tracking
Consent Management: IUDX Consent Server handles complex research consent workflows, including dynamic consent updates, withdrawal mechanisms, and granular data usage permissions
Secure Data Access: Resource Servers provide controlled access to sensitive research data through standardized APIs, supporting both batch downloads and real-time streaming for collaborative research
Privacy-Preserving Analytics: IUDX's policy engine enforces differential privacy, data anonymization, and access controls to ensure research data remains protected while enabling valuable insights
Multi-institutional Collaboration: Standardized APIs and data models enable seamless collaboration between CBR, partner hospitals, universities, and international research institutions
Research Ethics Compliance: Built-in audit trails, data governance, and compliance monitoring ensure adherence to research ethics guidelines and regulatory requirements
AI/ML Model Training: Secure data access enables training of AI models for brain disease detection, cognitive assessment, and personalized medicine applications
Real-time Research Dashboards: Live monitoring and analytics dashboards provide insights into research progress, data quality, and collaborative outcomes
Benefits for CBR Analytics
Accelerated research collaboration through standardized data sharing protocols
Enhanced data security and privacy protection for sensitive medical research
Improved research reproducibility through consistent data access and metadata standards
Reduced administrative overhead in managing multi-institutional research partnerships
Compliance with international research ethics standards and data protection regulations
Foundation for future expansion to other medical research domains and institutions
ADARV
Advanced Data Analytics for Public Health Action and Research Visualization project, a joint initiative of ICMR-NIE and CDPG, aimed at transforming how public health data is leveraged for research, surveillance, and policy-making in India.
How IUDX powers ADARV
ADARV leverages IUDX as the foundational data exchange platform to enable secure, real-time sharing of public health data across government agencies, research institutions, and healthcare providers while maintaining strict privacy controls and regulatory compliance.
Public Health Data Catalogue: IUDX Catalogue Server indexes diverse health datasets (disease surveillance, vaccination records, hospital admissions, mortality data, environmental factors) with comprehensive metadata and data lineage
Consent & Privacy Management: IUDX Consent Server handles complex public health consent scenarios, including emergency data sharing, anonymized research access, and citizen privacy preferences
Real-time Disease Surveillance: Resource Servers provide streaming access to live health data feeds, enabling early warning systems and rapid response to public health emergencies
Multi-source Data Integration: Standardized APIs enable seamless integration of data from hospitals, laboratories, primary health centers, and community health workers
Predictive Analytics Platform: IUDX's data access patterns support AI/ML models for disease outbreak prediction, resource allocation optimization, and public health trend analysis
Policy Decision Support: Real-time dashboards and analytics provide evidence-based insights for public health policy formulation and emergency response coordination
Research Collaboration: Secure data sharing enables multi-institutional research on public health challenges while maintaining data privacy and research ethics
Regulatory Compliance: Built-in audit trails, data governance, and compliance monitoring ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and data protection standards
Benefits for ADARV
Accelerated public health response through real-time data sharing and analytics
Enhanced disease surveillance and early warning capabilities
Improved policy decision-making through evidence-based insights
Secure collaboration between government agencies and research institutions
Compliance with healthcare data protection regulations and research ethics
Foundation for nationwide public health data infrastructure expansion
Reduced administrative burden in managing multi-stakeholder health data partnerships
Integrated Proactive e-Governance (IPeG)
A transformative digital public infrastructure that enables secure, consent-based sharing of data across government departments to improve public service delivery.
How IUDX powers IPeG (Chhattisgarh CHiPS)
IPeG is delivered as a state deployment of the IUDX reference architecture operated by CHiPS, reusing IUDX’s control plane, data plane, standards, and conformance tooling to enable proactive, event-driven public services.
Central control plane: State-wide Catalogue, Consent, and Auth/Policy services for discovery, consent artifacts, token issuance, and runtime enforcement
Department data planes: Resource Servers and adapters at departments (eDistrict, Transport, Health, Revenue, Police, Utilities) exposing pull/stream/bulk APIs
Event-driven orchestration: Streaming bus and workflow engine trigger proactive services (e.g., birth → certificate issuance; vehicle transfer → tax/permit updates)
Standards-first: NGSI-LD for context models, OGC for geospatial, OAuth2/OIDC for identity, BIS IS 18003 for architecture/APIs/compliance
Privacy and audit by design: Granular ABAC/RBAC, consent verification, immutable audit logs, and centralized monitoring/observability
Developer enablement: Common API specifications, SDKs, and onboarding via a state Developer Portal for vendors and SI partners
Benefits for IPeG
Faster rollout of cross-department services using reusable IUDX components
Interoperability across legacy/vended systems with protocol translation
Proactive, citizen-centric services driven by real-time events
Strong compliance posture aligned to IS 18003 and national e-governance guidelines
Lower integration cost with consistent APIs, governance, and monitoring
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our contributing guidelines and code of conduct before submitting pull requests.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the Open Source License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🔗 Links
Documentation: [Coming Soon]
API Reference: [Coming Soon]
Community: [Coming Soon]
📞 Contact
For questions, support, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to the CDPG team.
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