Mumbai, 29 June 2023

 

The Government of India has been celebrating 29th June every year, since 2007, as “Statistics Day”, to mark the birth anniversary of late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, in recognition of his valuable contribution in the field of Economics, Planning and Statistics. The major objective of celebrating Statistics Day is creation of public awareness, especially among younger generation, on the role and importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation for development of the country.  On each Statistics Day, one particular theme of current national importance is chosen for intensive and focused discussion towards filling the data gaps and improvements in data collection, processing and dissemination. This year, the theme selected for the Statistics Day, 2023 is ‘Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for monitoring Sustainable Development Goals'.

NSSO (FOD), Mumbai, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, successfully celebrated the Statistics Day, 2023 in association with S.K.Somaiya College, Mumbai at S.K.Somaiya College in Vidyavihar, Mumbai today.

The Statistics Day celebrations started with lighting of lamp and offering floral tribute to late Shri Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, Father of Indian Statistics. Dr R. B. Barman, Former Chairman, National Statistical Commission graced the occasion as ‘Chief Guest’. Ms Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner of India, Ministry of Textile and Dr. Dnyaneshwar Doke, Principal, M.L.Dahanukar College, Mumbai were the ‘Guest of Honour’.

Ms. Supriya Roy, Deputy Director General, NSSO FOD, RO Mumbai, in her keynote address, expressed her ideas and views highlighting the importance on the theme  “Alignment of State indicator frame work with National Indicator framework for monitoring Sustainable Development Goals”. 

While addressing the gathering Dr. R B Barman emphasised the broader issues on economic development focusing on growth and equity. SDGs are not only crucial for equity but also a major driver of sustained inclusive growth. The information system should be disseminated upto grassroot level to achieve the goal of broad based development.

Ms Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner of India, highlighted the need to use of Statistical data as inputs in Policy formulation as well as program implementation at all levels in our quest to achieve sustainability of enterprise through Responsible production. This would be integral to reach targets by 2030 for sake of humanity at our planet. Data, the new oil, is the most important input for credible and measurable output and outcome and hence requires synergies between responsible production by Industry and seamless integration with Academia/ Reasearch, more so to align to the G20 message of Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam.

Dr Dnyaneshwar Doke, Principal. M.L.Dahanukar College, Mumbai , Guest of Honour,  expressed his views on role of Statistics and Indian Statistical System which will pave way for achievement of various Sustainable Goals. Shri D.S.Tidke, Joint Director, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Govt of Maharashtra presented the status of State Indicator Framework vis a vis National Indicator Framework. Shri Maharnab Manna, Deputy Director, Ministry of Textile,  spoke on SDG goal with respect to textile sector. Prof . Chhaya Pinge, HOD, Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Mumbai, Ms. Piyali Unnikrishnan, Associate Professor,  St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and Prof Tanzim Shaikh, B.N.Bandodkar College, Thane also gave presentations on Sustainable Development Goals and use of statistics data in various fields. Around more than 120 participants comprising of HOD, Faculty Members and Students of Statistics from various Colleges of Mumbai. along with Officers and Staff of NSSO and DES enthusiastically participated in the event.

In connection with this year's theme of Statistics Day, it may be stated that the UN General Assembly in its 70th Session considered and adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated 169 targets for the next 15 years. The 17 SDGs came into force in 01st January, 2016.Though not legally binding; the SDGs have become de facto international obligations and have potential to reorient domestic spending priorities of the countries during the next fifteen years. The 2030 Agenda also underscored that quality, reliable and disaggregated data will be needed for measurement of progress on the targets and to ensure that “No One is Left Behind”. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has developed a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for Sustainable Development Goals, in sync with GIF, for facilitating the monitoring of SDGs at national level.  The NIF was developed following due consultations with line Ministries/Departments, States/UTs, UN agencies, Research Institutions and other stakeholders.  MoSPI periodically reviews and refines the NIF in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Based on the latest NIF, MoSPI releases the annual progress report with time series data which helps in tracking the progress of SDGs at national level. MoSPI is also making efforts to ensure that State Governments and UT Administrations have guidance and capacities to monitor the SDGs at the state and lower levels as the States/UTs have a vital role in monitoring the progress towards SDGs and associated targets at sub-national level.  

 

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