MoSPI's MCP server links AI tools to official statistics; now covers 21 products
The Government told the Rajya Sabha on 23 March 2026 that MoSPI's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which lets AI tools access verified official data via the eSankhyiki portal, has been extended from 7 to 21 statistical products.
Summary
The Government has introduced a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to link Artificial Intelligence tools with official statistical databases, allowing AI applications and platforms to access verified Government data through the National Statistical Portal, eSankhyiki. The beta version covered 7 key products, such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey, Consumer Price Index, Annual Survey of Industries, Index of Industrial Production and National Accounts Statistics; it has now been extended to 21 products available on eSankhyiki. MoS (Independent Charge) Rao Inderjit Singh gave this information in the Rajya Sabha on 23 March 2026.
Key facts
- What
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for official statistics
- Ministry
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- Portal
- eSankhyiki – National Statistical Portal
- Beta
- 7 products (PLFS, CPI, ASI, IIP, National Accounts, etc.)
- Now
- 21 products
- Stated by
- MoS Rao Inderjit Singh, Rajya Sabha, 23 March 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Through which portal does MoSPI's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server give AI tools access to official statistics?
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Correct answer: B — eSankhyiki
The MCP server allows AI applications to access verified Government data through the National Statistical Portal, eSankhyiki.
Consider the following about MoSPI's MCP server (March 2026): 1. Its beta version covered 7 statistical products, including PLFS and CPI. 2. It has now been extended to 21 products on eSankhyiki. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the beta's 7 products (PLFS, CPI, ASI, IIP, National Accounts, etc.) have been extended to 21 products.