Source: PIB
Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the eSankhyiki portal (https://esankhyiki.mospi.gov.in) to enhance user experience and facilitate easier access to official statistics, on the eve of Statistics Day (29th June). The portal features two modules:
- Data Catalogue Module: Provides centralized access to major datasets including National Accounts Statistics, Consumer Price Index, and more, with over 2291 datasets available. Users can search, download, and visualize data along with specific metadata.
- Macro Indicators Module: Offers time series data on key macro indicators like National Accounts Statistics and Consumer Price Index, allowing data filtering, visualization, and API sharing for increased data reusability.
About Statistics Day:
It is observed on June 29th, and commemorates the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis (1893-1972), a pioneering figure in Indian statistics. His legacy includes founding the Indian Statistical Institute in 1931, establishing the National Sample Survey and Central Statistical Organisation in 1950, and shaping India’s Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61), focusing on public sector development and industrialization. Mahalanobis also devised the Mahalanobis Distance, a significant statistical measure used in fields like pattern recognition. His contributions earned him the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, and led to the establishment of the Mahalanobis International Award, recognizing lifetime achievements in statistics in developing countries or regions, supported by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
