The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Seminary Hills Nagpur, Under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, celebrated National Statistics Day today.
Dr. Hariom Punyani, the chief guest for the event and head of the Commerce, Department at Hislop College, emphasized that data-driven decision-making is crucial for the successful operation of any business.
On this occasion, L.M. Jadeja, Director, NSSO Nagpur office, emphasized the importance of young people pursuing careers in statistics. He noted that data analysis is crucial for programs like NREGA, pensions and scholarships. This information is used for strategic decision-making.
The birth anniversary of statistician Prof. Prashant Chandra Mahalanobis, known for his significant contributions to statistics, is celebrated annually on 29th June as ‘National Statistics Day’ in recognition of his important contributions. This year’s theme was “Using Data for Decision Making.”
The celebration featured quizzes and crossword competitions. NSSO officials and Statistics students attended the event.