75th Anniversary of the National Sample Survey (NSS): A Milestone Celebration
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | 75th Anniversary of the National Sample Survey (NSS): A Milestone Celebration |
| Occasion | 75th Anniversary of NSS |
| Date & Venue | 7th February 2025, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Organized by | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) |
| Chief Guest | Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon'ble MoS for Statistics & PI |
| Keynote Speaker | Shri Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa |
| Welcome Address | Smt. Geeta Singh Rathore, Director General (NSS) |
| Major Highlights | - Unveiling of Diamond Jubilee Publications - Karmayogi Awards for outstanding NSO officers - Nukkad Natak showcasing NSS fieldwork |
| Panel Discussions | 1. Future Ready Indian Statistical System for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 2. Importance of Alternative Data in Policymaking |
| Key Topics Discussed | - AI & Machine Learning in surveys - Real-time data collection - Public-private partnerships for data - Integration of alternative data sources |
| Total Participants | 1200+, including policymakers, researchers, NSS officers, and international representatives |