‘Putting data on a server does not make it statistically useful’
India is preparing to revamp parts of its official statistical system, conduct at least 14 surveys under the National Sample Survey Office this year, and make better use of its administrative and digital data. But, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) budget for 2026-27 is 22 percent below its estimated expenses, and will not be enough to meet the physical targets of its programmes, the Ministry told a Parliamentary standing committee in a report published in March 2026. On the other hand, it had surrendered Rs 6,088 crore ($711 million) over the last three…
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