• On June 29, 2024, India celebrated Statistics Day, honoring Professor P.C. Mahalanobis's contributions to statistics and economic planning. 

• The theme was "Use of Data for Decision-Making."

• Secretary MoSPI highlighted recent initiatives to reduce survey data time lags, such as implementing Computer-Aided Personal Interviews (CAPI), introducing new surveys, and engaging users.

• The event also featured technical sessions and presentations on global data usage practices.

• MoSPI released the SDGs-National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2024, and two related handbooks.

• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the eSankhyiki portal, enhancing data accessibility and management.

• This portal includes two modules:

        ·  The Data Catalogue, offering major datasets and

        · The Macro Indicators provide time series data with advanced visualization features.

• These initiatives aim to support evidence-based decision-making, aligning with the event's theme. 

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