MoSPI marks 20th Statistics Day on 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation marked the 20th Statistics Day on 29 June 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, with the theme 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'.
Summary
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) commemorated the 20th Statistics Day on 29 June 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, with the theme 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'. Statistics Day is observed every year on the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the architect of India's modern statistical system and a pioneer of economic planning; 2026 marked his 133rd birth anniversary. The inaugural function was chaired by Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Dr. Arup Bose, retired Professor of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 29 June 2026, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Theme
- Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data
- Why 29 June (static)
- Birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis (133rd in 2026)
- Chief guest
- Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to PM
- Sukhatme National Award 2026
- Dr. Arup Bose, ISI Kolkata (retd.)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the theme of the 20th Statistics Day observed by MoSPI on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data
The theme for the 20th Statistics Day was 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'.
Statistics Day is observed in India on 29 June every year in honour of the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: A — Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Statistics Day honours Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the architect of India's modern statistical system and a pioneer in economic planning; 2026 marked his 133rd birth anniversary.
Who received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026 on the 20th Statistics Day?
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Correct answer: B — Dr. Arup Bose
Dr. Arup Bose, retired Professor of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026.