Alignment with IndEA Design Principles

According to the NUIS digital blueprint, the NUIS principles are closely aligned with the India Enterprise Architecture (IndEA) framework. Similarly, IUDX aligns well with the IndEA design principles that are relevant to a data exchange layer.

Of the eight IndEA reference models, the following are most applicable to IUDX:

• Data Reference Model

• Technology Reference Model

• Integration Reference Model Principles

• Security Reference Model

IUDX adheres to the broad principles defined within these reference models. In particular, IUDX aligns with the following IndEA design principles.

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Data Reference Model Principles

Data Sharing

IUDX enables secure, controlled, and consent-based data sharing across stakeholders.

Data Security

The platform enforces robust access-control mechanisms, auditability, and secure-by-design practices.

Common Vocabularies and Data Definitions

IUDX promotes standard data models, common vocabularies, and reusable taxonomies to ensure consistency and interoperability.

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Technology Reference Model Principles

Technology-independent Architecture

IUDX is designed to be technology agnostic, supporting diverse applications, programming languages, and deployment environments.

Future-proof Architecture

The modular, extensible, and cloud-native design of IUDX enables continuous enhancement and evolution.

Open Standards

IUDX adopts open APIs, open data formats, and global standards such as OIDC and REST-based interfaces.

Cloud-first

The platform is optimized for cloud deployment and benefits from the elasticity, manageability, and scalability offered by cloud infrastructure.

Availability

High availability is ensured through federated architecture, scalable microservices, and Kubernetes-based deployment practices.

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Integration Reference Model Principles

Openness and Transparency

Open APIs, open data models, and auditable transactions foster transparency.

Interoperability

Standardized protocols and consistent data models enable seamless integration across systems.

Data Portability

The design supports portable data formats and reusable models, making it easy for stakeholders to migrate or reuse data.

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Security Principles

Data Privacy and Confidentiality

IUDX incorporates consent-based access controls, secure API protocols, encrypted communication, and strict identity and authorization mechanisms to safeguard data privacy.