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National Statistical Commission to get more teeth in 100 daysChanges likely in the institutional and legal framework of the statistics body after govt faced flak over GDP data quality.
The jobs data mystery: Understanding India's big crisis in a fraught poll seasonThe wrangling over jobs data has led to a bitter political slugfest, with Opposition throwing charges at the govt.
Members who quit National Statistical Panel never expressed reservations during meetings: MoSPIThe ministry, it further added, values the advice of NSC and takes appropriate action.
One more institution died due to government's negligence: P Chidambaram on NSC resignations"One more venerable institution died on 29 January 2019 owing to malicious negligence by the government," Chidambaram tweeted.
GDP backseries data: Niti Aayog's role raises eyebrows“Involving Niti in the GDP story is strange. It gives out signals that CSO (Central Statistics Office) lacks capability while the Aayog has...
How much is too much to invest in any asset class?Buying too many insurance plans or borrowing too much can hurt your finances.
Statistics body may get more teethNSC is the apex advisory body on statistical matters and the government has proposed the National Statistical Commission Bill to strengthen...
Criticism of GDP numbers hurt India’s reputation: RB Barman"Good monsoon, well spread out, would not only raise agricultural output but also contribute to a feel good factor on the expectation of po...
Banking bias: Lenders quick to lower deposit rates, but slow in cutting EMIsThat’s good news for bank stock investors, but frustrating for retail loan customers, who have long been waiting for loan rates to come dow...
Govt asks ministries to use Statistics Act for data collectionStatistics ministry is educating other depts on how to use the Collection of Statistics Act of 2008 to ensure that respondents share data w...
Annual services survey to be launched soonAt the moment, the only data source for services sector firms is the enterprises survey done by the NSSO once every five years.
- Erroneous statistics: CAG-Style data audits to ensure credibility
From the RBI to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, everyone has lamented the poor quality of government statistics on whose basis policies are ...
Indigenous cattle to steer next milk revolution: NDDBWhile she said milk holidays are bad for the farmers who fail to sell their milk, the NDP is yet to give thrust on marketing of dairy produ...