New Delhi: On August 14, 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) convened the third round of its Sensitization cum Review Meeting of Statistical Advisers (SAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This pivotal gathering brought together leading policymakers, Statistical Advisers from various central ministries, and senior government officials to reinforce institutional coordination and advance a robust, evidence-driven decision-making ecosystem for India.
Event Highlights
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Key Dignitaries: The event was inaugurated by luminaries including Shri Adil Zainulbhai (Ex-Chairman, Capacity Building Commission), Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog), Shri S Krishnan (Secretary, MeitY), Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran (Chief Economic Advisor), Dr. Saurabh Garg (Secretary, MoSPI), and Dr. Praveen Shukla (Additional Director General, MoSPI).
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Participants: Statistical Advisers and representatives from Central Ministries/Departments, alongside senior MoSPI officials.
Key Messages from Leaders
Shri Adil Zainulbhai:
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Celebrated MoSPI’s efforts in modernizing India’s statistical system, promoting international standards, and fostering inter-ministerial collaboration.
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Urged the upgrading of national data systems to “gold standard” status, including full digitization, paperless NSS, and embracing AI at every level of statistical practice.
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Highlighted Statistical Advisers’ essential role as data custodians, harmonizing new and traditional data sources, and ensuring statistics remain credible, unbiased, and timely.
Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam:
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Praised MoSPI’s foundational data and its value for micro-level policy, such as trade negotiations.
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Commended the monthly release of PLFS data and advocated for regular economic indicators on a monthly/quarterly basis.
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Emphasized the adoption of advanced technologies like machine learning and AI, and proposed monthly data-sharing updates between Ministries and MoSPI, as well as development of analytical tools for Ministries.
Shri S Krishnan:
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Stressed the strategic importance of quality data for operational research, adaptation, and innovation.
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Articulated the need for cloud-based data lakes, secure APIs, and AI-driven analytics, while balancing data privacy with accessibility.
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Commended MoSPI’s strong privacy protections and advocated for enhanced interoperability of government datasets.
Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran:
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Reiterated the indispensability of credible, timely, and user-friendly data in shaping policy decisions and India’s global reputation.
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Wanted SAs to generate insights, extend data sources beyond government, and proactively deliver user-centric data solutions.
Dr. Saurabh Garg:
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Outlined MoSPI’s modernization initiatives, including the e-Sankhyiki portal—a unified platform integrating key datasets from multiple ministries by 2025–26.
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Viewed Statistical Advisers as partners, not just custodians, in driving evidence-based governance.
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Emphasized the need for innovation, high-quality data, and collaborative efforts to ensure Viksit Bharat 2047’s success.
Technical Sessions
MoSPI representatives presented thematic insights on:
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Data Standardization and Harmonization
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Strengthening SDG Monitoring
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National Accounts and Industrial Statistics
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Infrastructure Monitoring and Performance Assessment
Discussions focused on improving data quality, closing administrative gaps, strengthening metadata, harnessing AI/ML/Big Data, and reinforcing data-sharing frameworks across government.
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
The meeting concluded with interactive Q&A sessions, promising ongoing collaboration and stakeholder feedback for shaping a modern, robust, and innovative national statistical system.
Conclusion
MoSPI’s third Sensitization cum Review Meeting reaffirmed the government’s resolve to develop a world-class statistical ecosystem—anchored in technology, collaboration, and data integrity. As India pursues Viksit Bharat 2047, empowering Statistical Advisers and fostering data-driven decision-making will be key to effective, transparent, and impactful governance across all ministries.
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Source: PIB
