Indian Statistical System
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) merged National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and Central Statistics Office (CSO) into National Statistical Office (NSO) vide its 23rd May 2019 order.
- Its stated aim is to streamline and strengthen the present nodal function of MOSPI with respect to Indian official statistics system and bring in more synergy by integrating its administrative functions within the ministry.
- The CSO brings out macro economic data like economic (GDP) growth data, industrial production and inflation. The NSSO conducts large-scale surveys and brings out reports on health, education, household expenditure and other social and economic indicators.