Economic Census
**Latest Update ** MoSPI proposes integrating 8th Economic Census with 16th Population Census (scheduled for 2025-26) to reduce costs, improve data synergy, and avoid duplication.
1. Basics & Objectives
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) |
| Primary Objective | Complete enumeration of all entrepreneurial units in India |
| Key Data Collected | Ownership patterns, workforce size, geographical spread, sectoral distribution |
| Frequency | Irregular intervals (Previous: 1977, 1980, 1990, 1998, 2005, 2013, 2019) |
| Coverage | All economic activities (agricultural/non-agricultural), excluding crop production |
2. Significance of Integration with Population Census
- Gvernance Efficiency: Unified data collection reduces costs & logistical burden.
- Accurate Policy Formulation: Synchronized data on population + economic activities enables better planning.