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| Government will celebrate Statistics day on June 29 |
Government of India will celebrate June 29 as the Statistics day and to mark the occasion will release the handbook of National Indicator Framework (NIF). NIF, which has been developed by Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), will be utilised to measure the progress of the 'Sustainable Development Goals' and associated targets at the national level. NIF will also provide appropriate directions to the policy makers and bodies responsible for implementation of various schemes and programs.
An entire day dedicated to Statistics indicates the importance of Statistics in everyday life. Statistics Day is aimed at sensitizing the public about how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies. June 29, which is the birth date of Professor P C Mahalanobis, was selected to celebrate Statistics Day in recognition of his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System...
Mr. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and President, Council of Indian Statistical Institute, Mr. Pravin Srivastava, Chief Statistician of India-cum-Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation along with senior officers of Central/ State Governments and other stakeholders will also be present on the occasion.
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Source: NDTV News
