Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Source: MOSPI
GS II: Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments
Overview
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is a pivotal ministry in India
- Tasked with collecting, analyzing, and disseminating statistical data essential for policymaking and development planning.
- Established in 1999, it amalgamated the Department of Statistics and the Programme Implementation Wing.
Key Responsibilities
- Statistical Functions:
- Collection, compilation, and publication of statistical data.
- Development of statistical standards and frameworks.
- Collaboration with state statistical departments and international agencies.
- Programme Implementation:
- Monitoring and implementation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).
- Oversight of large public infrastructure projects costing ₹150 crore or more.
- Index and Survey Management:
- Compilation of key indices such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- Conducting large-scale surveys such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), National Sample Surveys (NSS), and Annual Survey of Industries (ASI).
Organizational Structure
- National Statistical Office (NSO):
- Comprising the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), it handles data collection and publication.
- Programme Implementation Wing:
- Ensures effective execution and monitoring of key government projects.
Reforms and Initiatives
- National Indicator Framework (NIF): Developed to monitor progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Introduction of the Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) to assess the efficiency of ministries in data management.
- Digitization and modernization of statistical methods and tools through the e-Stat India initiative.
Significance
- Provides critical data for informed decision-making and policy formulation.
- Strengthens India’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Plays a vital role in tracking and achieving economic, social, and environmental goals.
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