NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY (राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी दिवस)
29 JUNE 2023
National Statistics Day is celebrated on 29 June every year in India to honor the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian statistician, P.C. Mahalanobis. The day is also used to highlight the contribution of Indian statisticians and popularize statistics as a field of study.
Mahalanobis was a pioneer in the field of statistics and his work had a profound impact on the development of India's economy. He was a member of the first Planning Commission of India and played a key role in the formulation of the country's Five-Year Plans. He also founded the Indian Statistical Institute, which is one of the leading statistical institutions in the world.
The theme for National Statistics Day 2023 is "Data for Sustainable Development". This theme reflects the importance of statistics in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Statistics can be used to track progress towards the SDGs, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
On National Statistics Day, various events are organized across India to raise awareness about the importance of statistics. These events include seminars, workshops, and competitions. The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) also organizes a flagship event on National Statistics Day.
National Statistics Day is an important day to celebrate the contribution of Indian statisticians and to raise awareness about the importance of statistics in our lives. Statistics can be used to make informed decisions, solve problems, and improve our understanding of the world around us.
Here are some of the activities that are organized on National Statistics Day:
- Seminars and workshops on the use of statistics in various fields
- Competitions for students and young professionals
- Exhibitions on the history of statistics in India
- Release of new statistical reports
- Awards for outstanding contributions to the field of statistics
National Statistics Day is a great opportunity to learn more about statistics and its applications. It is also a day to celebrate the achievements of Indian statisticians and their contributions to the development of the country.
P.C. Mahalanobis
(Indian Bengali scientist and statistician)
- Full Name - Prashant Chandra Mahalanobis
- Born - 29 June 1893 (Calcutta)
- Death - 28 June 1972 (Calcutta)
- Valdone Memorial Prize (1944)
- Padma Vibhushan (1968)
Important Contribution: -
- Economic Planning and Statistics Development,
- Discovery of utility of data in meteorology, anthropology.
- First National Statistics Day- 2007
- World Statistics Day - 20 October
Honorary Statistician of Government of India Consultant Appointed- 1949
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) established - 17 Dec. 1931 (Formally registered in April 1932)
- The Socio-Economic National Sample Survey was designed and planned after independence by the ISI.
- National Sample Survey (NSS) established - in 1950
