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...
The document provides a list of identifiers used in official statistics, outlining the purpose and issuing authority for each. These include personal identifiers like Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and UAN, as well as identifiers for businesses such as Corporate Identification Number (CIN), Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN). It...
A minute-to-minute program for Statistics Day on June 29th, 2023, includes the registration and arrival of delegates and dignitaries. The inaugural session features the lighting of a lamp, welcome addresses, addresses by various officials and professors from statistical organizations, and a message from the Director of the Indian Statistical Institute. The event also includes a felicitation of...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is structured with a Secretary at the top, overseeing various divisions and offices. Key components include the National Statistical Commission (NSC), the National Statistics Office (NSO), and a Programme Implementation (PI) Wing. The organization is divided into Director Generals for National Sample Survey, Central Statistics, and...
The Industrial Statistics Wing (IS Wing) of the Data Processing Division (DPD), National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) is responsible for planning, designing, processing and publishing data collected through the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), which serves as the primary source of industrial statistics in India. The IS Wing oversees preparing survey instruments, including schedules and manuals...
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. It aims to enhance the National Statistical System by setting quality parameters and best practices for statistical processes and products. The SQAF provides a framework for coordinating the statistical...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in India has introduced the Statistical Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF), inspired by the UN National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF) 2019. The SQAF seeks to improve the National Statistical System by defining quality parameters and practices for effective quality management. It provides a comprehensive framework, addressing...