NSO releases 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' covering about 270 datasets from 40 ministries
The National Statistics Office (MoSPI) released the 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' on 22 February 2025, consolidating metadata for about 270 datasets and registries from 40 Ministries and Departments.
Summary
On 22 February 2025 the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation published the latest edition of the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024, as part of the modernisation of the National Statistical System. It consolidates standardised metadata for about 270 datasets and registries from 40 Ministries and Departments, covering sectors such as agriculture, health, education, labour, rural development, tourism, social justice and banking, with details of collection methods, update frequency, data-sharing policies, legal framework and links to the source portals.
Key facts
- Released
- 22 February 2025, MoSPI/NSO
- Coverage
- About 270 datasets and registries
- Sources
- 40 Ministries and Departments
- Contents
- Standardised metadata, periodicity, sharing policy, legal framework, links
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 'Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024' released by NSO in February 2025 covers about how many datasets and registries?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 270
The compendium consolidates metadata for about 270 datasets and registries from 40 Ministries and Departments.