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!