Introduction and Overview

  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has developed a new portal named eSankhyiki.
  • The portal aims to offer real-time inputs for planners, policymakers, researchers, and the public at large.
  • eSankhyiki is devised to establish a comprehensive data management and sharing system for the efficient dissemination of official statistics within the country.

eSankhyiki

 

Key Components of eSankhyiki

  • eSankhyiki comprises of two primary modules namely:
  • Data Catalogue Module: It accumulates the major data assets of the Ministry in one place to enhance access ease.
  • Macro Indicators Module: This segment offers time series data of key macro indicators, thus enhancing accessibility for users.
  • The Data Catalogue module holds seven data products such as National Accounts Statistics, Consumer Price Index, Index of Industrial Production, Annual Survey of Industries, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Household Consumption Expenditure Survey and Multiple Indicator Survey.

User Accessibility and Tools

  • eSankhyiki empowers users to search within datasets and download data for increased usability.
  • It currently includes over 2291 datasets coupled with specific metadata and visualisation for user ease.
  • This portal also allows users to download custom datasets, enhancing the reuse of data.

Official Rollout Date and Significance

  • eSankhyiki portal was officially launched on Statistics Day aligning with its theme ‘Use of data for Decision making’
  • It serves as a user-centric data portal facilitating the use and reuse of information, thereby creating real-world impact through data analysis and value addition.

General Knowledge (GK) Facts

  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is responsible for developing and maintaining statistical standards in India.
  • Statistics Day is observed annually in India on June 29th in memory of Professor P C Mahalanobis, whose contribution in the field of statistical development in India was monumental.
  • The portal currently hosts more than 1.7 million records and is foreseen to be an essential tool for evidence-based decision making.