Base year revision to support policy formulation, boost data accuracy: Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg

Feb 27, 2026

The revision of the base year for national accounts to 2022-23 will significantly strengthen policy formulation by providing more accurate and granular economic data,...

New GDP Series will make growth data more robust: MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg

Feb 27, 2026

"Our existing series was based on the year 2011-2012. The international norm is that this should happen every five to seven years. However, due...

Dushyant Pratap Singh and Saurabh Garg unveil poster for Top 50 Indian Icon Awards

May 16, 2023

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI/GPRC): Bollywood Celebrity and Entrepreneur Collaborate in a Spectacular Poster Launch In an exclusive event, distinguished Bollywood celebrity Dushyant...

Revision of base year to improve accuracy, support AI use: MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg

Jan 30, 2026

"For AI and ML, data is the key raw material. It is therefore essential that data is harmonised so that it can be effectively...

Centre extends Amit Agrawal's tenure as CEO of UIDAI for one year

Oct 02, 2023

A graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Agrawal assumed charge as the new CEO of the UIDAI in June this...

India revises CPI base to 2024, food share in household spending declines, says MOSPI Secy

Feb 12, 2026

India has revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2024 from 2012 to reflect changes in consumption patterns, improved data...