The National Statistical Office (NSO) conducted the Time Use Survey (TUS) in January-December 2024 to gather insights on how individuals allocate their time across various activities. This survey, the second of its kind in India, measures participation and time spent on paid work, unpaid caregiving, volunteering, domestic service, learning, socializing, and leisure. The results, presented in the...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s annual report for 2024-25 highlights key achievements and initiatives in data collection, statistical analysis, and program monitoring. The report covers a range of topics, including national accounts, industrial production, consumer price indices, and social statistics. It also details the ministry’s efforts to improve data...
The National Statistics Office (NSO) conducted a forward-looking survey on private corporate sector capital expenditure (CAPEX) investment intentions between November 2024 and January 2025, revealing key insights into investment patterns. The survey, which focused on large private sector companies, collected data on capital expenditures from private corporate sector enterprises, analyzing trends...
The service sector plays a pivotal role in India’s economic growth, contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP and creating numerous employment opportunities. As a step towards creating a comprehensive database for corporate service sector enterprises, National Statistics Office has conducted a pilot study using Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) as a sampling frame. This pilot...
The Indian government’s National Statistical System is undergoing a transformation to provide real-time, reliable, and comprehensive data for evidence-based policy decisions. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Vision 2024 aims to address data gaps, integrate data sources, leverage digital technologies, and enhance human capital within the...
This document details a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, and the International Statistical Institute (ISI) regarding the Mahalanobis International Award. The award recognizes lifetime achievements in statistics within developing countries and aims to promote statistical advancement. The ISI manages the...
The Indian government aims to streamline statistical surveys conducted by various ministries to avoid redundancy and ensure data consistency and reliability. To achieve this, a set of guidelines has been established, mandating that all central ministries and departments consult with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) before undertaking any statistical survey. This...
The Indian Statistical Institute’s Ninety-Second Annual Report for the year 2023-2024 has several key findings. Financial statements were audited with a qualified opinion, noting exceptions in accounting practices and the management of fixed assets. Significant issues include unadjusted sale proceeds of fixed assets, lack of fixed asset registers for externally funded projects, and non...
India’s statistical system is robust, adhering to the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standards. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) plays a vital role in preparing national accounts, including GDP estimates, and compiles the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI). It has also introduced several...
This document lists national statistical classifications used for official statistics, categorizing them by statistical domain. These classifications cover demographic and social statistics such as labour, education, health, and time use, alongside economic statistics like economic accounts and mining, manufacturing, and construction. The document references specific classifications like the...