In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development, the Government of India has designated 29th June every year, coinciding with his birth anniversary, as the “Statistics Day” in the category of Special Day to be celebrated at the national level.
The objective of this Day is to create public awareness, specially the younger generation for drawing inspirations from Late Prof. Mahalanobis about the role of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been celebrating the Statistics Day every year since 2007. The theme for the Statistics Day 2013 is “Labour and Employment Statistics”.
The Day will be celebrated all over India by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, State Governments, Offices of National Sample Survey Offices spread throughout the country, Indian Statistical Institute, Universities/Departments, etc. by organizing Seminars, Conferences, Debates, Quiz Programmes, Lecture Series, Essay Competitions, etc. At national level, main function will be presided by Shri Srikant Kumar Jena, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics & Programme Implementation and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India. Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and Dr. Pronab Sen, Chairman, National Statistical Commission will be the Guests of Honour. On this occasion, National Award in Statistics, constituted in the Honour of Prof. C.R. Rao would also be conferred. Besides, launching of the India Statistics Community in the Data Portal India, some important Statistical Publications would also be released.
The other activities to be organized at National Level inter-alia include:
• Live talk at Doordarshan on 27th June, 2013 in the program “Good Evening India”
• Panel Discussion on Lok Sabha Television on 28th June, 2013 in the Program ‘Insight’.
Courtesy pib.nic.in (Press Information Bureau)
The objective of this Day is to create public awareness, specially the younger generation for drawing inspirations from Late Prof. Mahalanobis about the role of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been celebrating the Statistics Day every year since 2007. The theme for the Statistics Day 2013 is “Labour and Employment Statistics”.
The Day will be celebrated all over India by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, State Governments, Offices of National Sample Survey Offices spread throughout the country, Indian Statistical Institute, Universities/Departments, etc. by organizing Seminars, Conferences, Debates, Quiz Programmes, Lecture Series, Essay Competitions, etc. At national level, main function will be presided by Shri Srikant Kumar Jena, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics & Programme Implementation and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India. Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and Dr. Pronab Sen, Chairman, National Statistical Commission will be the Guests of Honour. On this occasion, National Award in Statistics, constituted in the Honour of Prof. C.R. Rao would also be conferred. Besides, launching of the India Statistics Community in the Data Portal India, some important Statistical Publications would also be released.
The other activities to be organized at National Level inter-alia include:
• Live talk at Doordarshan on 27th June, 2013 in the program “Good Evening India”
• Panel Discussion on Lok Sabha Television on 28th June, 2013 in the Program ‘Insight’.
Courtesy pib.nic.in (Press Information Bureau)
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