Dr. Inder S Gopal
Chairperson, Centre of Data for Public Good, Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development

The Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG) at FSID, IISc Bengaluru, is honoured to collaborate with JICA DX Lab as the Digital Partner for the development of the Forest Stack Data Exchange for the Rajasthan Forest Department. This pioneering initiative builds on CDPG’s proven track record of creating scalable, open-source data ecosystems across critical domains such as urban governance, agriculture, geospatial, and healthcare.

The Forest Stack represents a major leap forward - designed to consolidate and activate forestry-related data to power smarter decisions, enhance ecological resilience, and empower local communities. By enabling secure, interoperable exchange of high-value datasets—from satellite imagery and biodiversity indices to climate metrics and operational logs—the platform will embed principles of governance, openness, and consent at its core.
By transforming forestry data into a strategic public asset, the Forest Stack will drive better planning, foster transparency, and support sustainable forest management in Rajasthan.

This digital public infrastructure for forestry will not only elevate data into a strategic asset for sustainable forest management in Rajasthan, but also set a replicable blueprint for regions across India and the world. We’re excited to co-create this innovative ecosystem with the Rajasthan Forest Department, JICA, and other forward-thinking partners.

Dr. N. V. Prasad​​​​​​​
Chief Secretary, Department of Transport, Government of Karnataka

Having played a pivotal role in modernizing transport infrastructure and introducing data-driven governance across Karnataka, Dr. N. V. Prasad currently serves as the Chief Secretary, Department of Transport. He has been at the forefront of several key reforms that focus on digitization of transport services, integration of multimodal systems, and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance commuter experience and operational efficiency.

Under his leadership, the department is driving initiatives aimed at building a unified Transport Stack-an open, interoperable digital platform to streamline transport operations, enable innovation, and provide better access to services for citizens and operators alike. His role involves strategic oversight, cross-departmental coordination, and aligning technology projects with long-term policy objectives.

Dr. N. V. Prasad’s commitment to scalable, sustainable, and tech-enabled public mobility is shaping the future of transport governance in the state, ensuring that digital public infrastructure becomes a cornerstone of urban transformation.

Yushi Nagano
Head of JICA DXLab

JICA has been working closely with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on the development of metro railway network and urban mobility in Mumbai, both financially and technically.

On top of these ongoing efforts, JICA DXLab is now sponsoring the Mumbai Transport Stack, which embodies our commitment to promoting socio-economic development through digital transformation. JICA DXLab's role includes providing strategic oversight, technological expertise, and financial support and ensuring that the initiative is aligned with local needs and global best practices in DPI and AI.

This sponsorship is a testament to JICA DXLab’s broader goal of supporting sustainable development by fostering innovation in partner countries.