This report presents a self-appraisal of the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation for the year 2023-24. It covers various aspects related to the organization’s functions, duties, powers of officers, decision-making processes, norms for function discharge, rules and regulations, document categories, composition of boards and committees. The report also includes information...
The Right to Information Act, enacted in 2005, empowers Indian citizens to secure information as a matter of right. This comprehensive law covers most aspects of governance, applicable at Union, State, and Local levels, as well as to recipients of government funds. An updated and consolidated guide is available for all stakeholders, including public authorities, information seekers, and appellate...
The Government of NCT of Delhi has issued guidelines for the empanelment of advocates to represent the government in various courts and tribunals. The guidelines outline the eligibility criteria, selection process, tenure, and responsibilities of empanelled advocates. A committee will oversee the empanelment process, ensuring transparency and fairness. The goal is to create a roster of competent...
Fueled by technological advancements and the need for timely data in policymaking, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has developed a Statistical Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF), based on the UN National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF) 2019, to improve the National Statistical System. The framework provides a comprehensive approach covering various aspects of...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has laid out a Statistical Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) to improve the National Statistical System by establishing quality parameters and practices. SQAF offers a comprehensive framework, covering aspects from statistical system coordination to legal support and provisions, ensuring adherence to official statistics principles...
To facilitate the correct interpretation of data, the Ministry of Statistics has decided to institutionalize a mechanism for reconciliation of divergent datasets in the National Statistics Office (NSO). The Central and State/UT Departments/Organisations can refer matters related to data/definitional divergences to the NSO’s Division for resolution. The NSO can also take suo moto cognizance...
The National Statistical Office (NSO), operating under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, plays a crucial role in the dissemination of data and metadata through various channels, including census data, survey data (like NSS surveys), the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), Consumer Price Indices (CPI), and key macroeconomic indicators. Statistical data is analyzed and...
Administrative data is gaining prominence in governance, often seen as advantageous over other data sources. However, it requires careful analysis and handling. The document explores statistical challenges in administrative data, aiming to stimulate public discussion on its uses and involve stakeholders. Administrative data is collected by government for tax, benefits, or public administration...
This document provides a compilation of international statistical classifications that are used in official statistics. It covers a broad spectrum of statistical domains including, demographic and social statistics, economic statistics and environmental statistics. It aids in harmonizing data, supporting effective labour market policies and research and offers a framework for organizing jobs into...
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) emphasizes the importance of standardized metadata for Indian official statistics. This document promotes sharing information and best practices for quality and metadata reporting across the National Statistical System (NSS). The goal is to improve data accessibility, prevent misuse, and allow for semantic interoperability by...