National Statistical Day – 29 November
The power of numbers in shaping India’s economy
Why We Celebrate Statistical Day ?
A day to highlight the role of statistics in economic planning, research, and development.
Contribution of P.C. Mahalanobis
Father of Indian Statistics → Founder of ISI → Architect of India’s Five-Year Plans.
Importance of Statistics in Indian Economy
– GDP estimation
– Poverty measurement
– Population data
– Agriculture & industrial output tracking
Statistics in Government Policy Making
Accurate data helps governments create welfare schemes, budgets, and development programs.
Digital India & Modern Stats
Digital India initiatives → Big data, Aadhaar, UPI, GST data improving statistical accuracy.
Students & Data Literacy
Understanding statistics helps students excel in Economics, Commerce, Data Science, and competitive exams.
Conclusion
Data is the backbone of economic decisions. Celebrate the science of statistics today!
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