Celebrating 75 Years of Statistical Excellence<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is hosting the Culmination Ceremony of 75th<\/sup> anniversary of National Sample Survey (NSS) alongwith World Statistics Day on 18 November 2025 at The Ananta<\/em>, Udaipur. This event marks the successful conclusion of the year-long celebrations held at national\/regional level across the country recognizing the invaluable contributions of NSS to the development of India’s statistical system and providing platforms for dialogue and knowledge exchange to engage with citizens, students, policymakers, academicians, stakeholders, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the past year, NSS offices across the country organised technical sessions, trainings, outreach activities, cultural programmes, and knowledge-sharing platforms. Together, these highlighted the journey of the NSS from its inception to its growing role in a data-driven India. The final event pays tribute to the generations of field officers, statisticians, subject experts, and institutional partners who have upheld the credibility and trustworthiness of India\u2019s survey system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participation from Across India\u2019s Statistical Community<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony will bring together the field staff of NSS whose efforts have made the year-long celebrations a resounding success, along with senior dignitaries from MoSPI and other Ministries, National Statistical Commission, State Directorates of Economics & Statistics, academia, media, and members of the NSS 75th Anniversary Planning Committee. The event will be graced by the Chief Guest Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MoSPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Warm Beginning: Registration, Lamp Lighting & Musical Harmony<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The day will begin with registration and the arrival of dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial lamp lighting. A soulful jugalbandi<\/em> performed by officials from RO Madurai and RO Sambalpur will set an uplifting tone for the celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inaugural Session: Leadership\u2019s Vision for the Future<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The formal proceedings will open with a Welcome Address by Ms. Geeta Singh Rathore, Director General, NSS, followed by Opening Remarks from Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chief Guest will deliver the Inaugural Address, highlighting the pivotal role of NSS in shaping India\u2019s development narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Launch of Key Publications and Releases<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Several important national releases will be unveiled, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 The Story of National Sample Survey<\/em> \u2013 a Coffee Table Book<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Stories Behind Numbers<\/em> \u2013 Journal of FOD<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Sarvekshana<\/em> (Combined 118th & 119th issue)- a technical Journal of National Statistics Office (NSO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Launch of the DI Lab Portal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These releases capture the institutional memory, technical strength, and evolving data needs of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cultural Performances: Vibrancy from the Field<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Field offices from across the country will enliven the stage with cultural performances\u2014folk dances, theme songs, nukkad nataks, experience-sharing and other creative showcases celebrating the spirit of fieldwork and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Panel Discussion: Stories of Data Collection in NSS Surveys<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A special panel will bring alive the human stories behind survey data. Moderated by Shri S. L. Menaria, Former DG (NSS), the discussion includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Shri Manish Galundia \u2013 Entrepreneur<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Shri Hemant Ahir \u2013 Sarpanch<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Shri Bhupendra Singh Meena \u2013 Girdawar<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though from different walks of life, they share one belief: data is more than numbers\u2014it is a reflection of society. The discussion will highlight how data collected in the field reflects the lived realities of communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n World Statistics Day<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The post-lunch segment will resonate with the global spirit of World Statistics Day. Sessions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A technical discussion on communication strategies for field functionaries, led by NSSTA, MoSPI and facilitated by the Gates<\/em> Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A hands-on CAPI demonstration for CPI (Urban\/Rural) by the Price Statistics Division of MoSPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Patriotic Finale<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony will conclude on an emotional and inspiring note with a patriotic performance by RO Thiruvananthapuram alongwith felicitation of all the performers, followed by the official Vote of Thanks by a senior NSO officer. Theme: National Sample Survey From the glorious past to the promising future for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 AND World Statistics Day Theme: Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone Celebrating 75 Years of Statistical Excellence The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is hosting the Culmination Ceremony of 75th anniversary of National Sample Survey (NSS) alongwith …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":84440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[83],"post_format":[],"flags":[],"class_list":["post-84439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bd-business","tag-business"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=84439"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84441,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84439\/revisions\/84441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/84440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=84439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=84439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=84439"},{"taxonomy":"post_format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpost_format&post=84439"},{"taxonomy":"flags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fflags&post=84439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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