Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) has proposed to set
up a National Data Warehouse with an aim to leveraging big data analytical tools. This move is to further improve the quality of
macro-economic aggregates. MoSPI also plans to introduce a legislative
framework so that the National
Statistical Commission (NSC) can
function with independence and give holistic guidance for improving the
national statistical system.
Significance:
The move also lends its support to the system reforms that are currently ongoing. It will also ensure theresponsiveness to the changing needs of society that are necessary.
This proposed set up is necessary as there are
increasing demands on the statistical system for the production of relevant and
quality statistics.
National Data Warehouse for
macro-economic aggregate:
The Ministry also proposed to establish a National Data Warehouse on Official
Statistics. Here, the technology will be leveraged for
using big data analytical tools for further improving the quality of
macro-economic aggregates.
MoSPI has been criticized in some sections for
the quality of macro-economic data.
Merger of merger of CSO and
NSSO:
Regarding this the government has recently
merged the Central Statistical
Organisation (CSO) and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to streamline and strengthen the statistical system. The merger leveraged the strengths of the two
organisations so that it can meet the increasing demands.
The government use the statistical data to revise the GDP estimate would require concomitant changes in the sectoral
data flows and associated regulatory framework in the data source agencies to
facilitate the use of more macro modelling techniques.
Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (MOSPI):
Established on: 15 October 1999
Minister responsible: Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of State (Independent
Charge)
It has 2 wings:
1)Department of
Statistics
2)Department of
Programme Implementation
It is responsible for the development of the statistical system and maintains norms and standards in the field of
statistics that involves concepts and definitions, methodology of data
collection, processing of data and dissemination of results.
MoSPI is concerned with coverage and quality aspects of statistics.
