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To honor the remarkable contributions of the late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has designated the 29th of June as "Statistics Day" each year, coinciding with his birth anniversary. This special day aims to create public awareness, particularly among the younger generation, about the role and significance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation.
Rao Inderjit Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Ministry of Planning, and Minister of State for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will serve as the esteemed Chief Guest. Prof. Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, Chairman of the National Statistical Commission (NSC), Dr. G. P. Samanta, Chief Statistician of India & Secretary, MoSPI, and other distinguished individuals are scheduled to address the participants. Additionally, senior officers from Central Ministries/Departments, representatives from States/Union Territories, and international organizations are expected to attend.
Each year, Statistics Day is celebrated with a theme that holds contemporary national significance. The theme for Statistics Day 2023 is "Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals."
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