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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, 1999

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation came into existence as an Independent Ministry on 15 October 1999, following the merger of the Department of Statistics and the Department of Programme Implementation. The Ministry has two wings, one relating to Statistics and the other to Programme Implementation. The Statistics Wing, also known as the National Statistical Office (NSO), comprises the Central Statistical Office, the Data Informatics & Innovation Division, and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The Programme Implementation Wing has three divisions: the Twenty-Point Programme, Infrastructure Monitoring, and Project Monitoring, as well as the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.

Impact Evaluation Methods , Basic Statistics and Econometrics in Practice

Facilitating a comprehensive understanding of impact evaluation methods through evaluation designs, statistical techniques and data collection methods to enable cost effective and data driven decision making for development outcomes, A Five-Day Immersive Online Introductory Certificate Training Course titled ‘Impact Evaluation in Practice’ was conducted by IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute) from December 18 to December 22, 2023.

Forging Pathways in Public Policy Careers in India for Data & Statistics Students: Shaping Policies with Numbers

In an era driven by data-driven decision-making, the intersection of data and public policy holds immense promise. For students specializing in data science and statistics, a career in public policy offers a unique opportunity to influence policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation through evidence-based insights. In a country as diverse as India, where policy decisions impact millions, the role of data experts is invaluable. This article delves into the multitude of career avenues for data & statistics students in India who aspire to shape public policy. It also emphasizes the role of IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute) online courses in equipping these students with the necessary knowledge and tools to excel in this burgeoning field.

Uses and Abuses of Statistics

Utpal K De, Arjun Kumar Everyone is well aware of the uses of statistics – how data is used to reveal some facts like changes of some variables over time and across communities depending on various aspects of society. Also,…

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