Statistics Day

June 29, 2025 8:31 PM

MoSPI celebrates 19th Statistics Day honouring Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis and 75 years of National Sample Survey

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Sunday celebrated the 19th Statistics Day at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking the 132nd birth anniversary of renowned statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. The event also commemorated the 75th year of the National Sample Survey (NSS), with the theme ‘75 Years of National Sample Survey’ highlighting the transformative impact of the NSS on India’s statistical landscape. Union Minister of State (Independen...

June 29, 2025 4:45 PM

MoSPI releases key SDG publications on 19th Statistics Day

On the occasion of the 19th Statistics Day, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released three major publications related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing India’s progress toward achieving the global targets. The publications include the Sustainable Development Goals – National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report 2025, Data Snapshot on SDGs – NIF Progress Report 2025, and the Sustainable Development Goals – NIF 2025. Developed in cons...

June 28, 2025 10:56 AM

India to celebrate 19th Statistics Day on June 29, highlighting 75 years of National Sample Survey

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will mark the 19th Statistics Day on June 29, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. This annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in statistics and economic planning, and aims to raise public awareness, particularly among the younger generation, about the role of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation for national development. The the...