Context
The Union Government has filled key positions in the National Statistical Commission (NSC) with the appointment of a Chair person and three Members, reinforcing the institution responsible for guiding India’s statistical system.
About National Statistical Commission
- The National Statistical Commission (NSC) was established in 2005 on the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission (2000).
- It is the apex body for coordinating and strengthening India’s statistical system.
- The Commission comprises a part-time Chairperson, four part-time Members, and the CEO of NITI Aayog as an ex-officio Member.
- The Chief Statistician of India serves as the Secretary to the Commission.
- It identifies core statistics that are important for policymaking and economic development.
- It recommends policies and priorities for the statistical system.
- It develops standard concepts, definitions, classifications, and methodologies for statistical activities.
- It lays down quality standards for core statistics.
- It forms expert committees and working groups to address technical issues.
- It formulates strategies for the collection, compilation, dissemination, and timely release of official statistics.
