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Time of India
21-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
NSS launches key surveys in Sivaganga village as part of 75th anniversary
Sivaganga: As part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the National Sample Survey (NSS), the Virudhunagar sub-regional office (SRO) conducted a community meeting and launched the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES) and the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) at Konthagai village in Sivaganga district on Monday. The event, held at the Muniyandipuram community hall, was inaugurated by assistant director V Rethinam, who highlighted the NSS's history and its contribution to national development. Konthagai has been chosen as a sample village for the surveys, he said. Deputy director A Sundar Anand underscored the importance of agricultural statistics and the role of both central and state governments in data collection for policymaking. Officials, including the block development officer, tahsildar of Thiruppuvanam, local panchayat representatives, and villagers took part in the event, which featured a tree plantation drive, a photo exhibition on NSS milestones, and a drama highlighting the importance of statistical surveys. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by survey supervisor V Rajesh Kumar.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Domestic travel expenditure survey launched in Sivaganga
As part of the 77th anniversary of National Sample Survey (NSS), Virudhunagar Sub-Regional Office on Monday launched Domestic Travel Expenditure Survey and National Household Travel Survey at Konthagai in Sivaganga district. In his inaugural address, V. Rethinam, Assistant Director, National Sample Survey, spoke about NSS and the various works undertaken by it. Touching upon the importance of their work in nation development, he said data collected through the surveys played a major role in formulating policies and schemes. Hence, local officials and the general public must extend their cooperation to smoothly conduct them. Mr. Rethinam said Konthagai village was also selected as a sample village for DTES/NHTS survey. A. Sundar Anand, Deputy Director, Department of Economics and Statistics, Sivagangai, emphasised the importance of data collections carried out by both State and Union governments. The collected data, which was required for policy-making, was the beginning of any process towards progression. As part of the programme, tree plantation, a photo exhibition highlighting the achievements and history of NSS and drama performances showcasing NSO surveys and their importance were conducted.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kolkata hosts nationwide quiz contest 'Anvesha 2.0' to celebrate 75 years of National Sample Survey
Kolkata: In a bid to commemorate 75 years of the National Sample Survey (NSS), the National Statistics Office (NSO)-Kolkata organized 'Anvesha 2.0', a nationwide quiz contest on official statistics. Around 42 colleges participated in the contest, reflecting the growing interest in the field of official statistics among youth. Several colleges and universities from across Kolkata and adjacent areas were invited with teams comprising two students each. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Leadership MCA Others Artificial Intelligence MBA Technology others Cybersecurity Design Thinking PGDM Healthcare Data Analytics Finance Public Policy CXO Digital Marketing Degree Product Management Project Management Data Science Management Operations Management healthcare Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting & Analysis Financial Instruments & Markets Corporate Finance & Valuation Investment Management & Banking Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Professional Certificate in Financial Analysis and Financial Management Starts on Mar 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK EPIS Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Advanced Strategic Management Programme Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Senior Management Programme Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 18 Weeks 109820388 Strategic Marketing for Leaders: Leveraging AI for Growth Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Indore Executive Programme in Business Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills Power of Emerging Technologies Innovation and Drive Organizational Change Fostering a Culture of Innovation Duration: 9 Months MIT xPRO MIT Technology Leadership and Innovation Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Opportunities & Outlining Plans to use AI & ML Applying Data-Driven Business Innovation Best Practices Changing Culture to Integrate AI-Enabled Technologies Ethics, Privacy and Regulations in AI & ML Duration: 20 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Leadership in AI Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML SLP India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK-Women Leadership Programme INDIA Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks Indian School of Business SEPO - ISB Venture Capital & Private Equity India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking & Planning Competitive Advantage & Market Positioning Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making Change Management & Organizational Transformation Duration: 1 Year IIM Kozhikode IIMK Advanced Strategic Management Programme Starts on Mar 30, 2024 Get Details Sanjib Basu, Deputy Director General, FOD (Regional Office Kolkata), spoke about the immense career opportunities for students of Statistics in both government and private sectors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo S K Bhanawat, Deputy Director General of EnSD, spoke on objectives and national importance of the National Sample Survey. The quiz began with a preliminary written round comprising 20 questions, based on which the top 10 teams were shortlisted for the final round. The finale featured engaging and thought-provoking rounds, covering topics such as official surveys, key national indicators, and statistical goals. Live Events After the contest, Globsyn Business School became the champions while University of Kalyani secured the position as the 1st runners-up. St. Xavier's College was declared the 2nd runners-up. Salil Mukhopadhyay, Additional Director General, EnSD, emphasized the relevance of statistics in everyday life and its role in evidence-based decision-making. Additional Director General-HSD Ajay Baksi spoke on the legacy and scope of surveys conducted by NSSO over the years. The winning teams were awarded trophies, medals, certificates, and cash prizes, while all participants received certificates of participation, acknowledging their effort and enthusiasm, a statement said.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
‘NSS helping shape policies for growth'
Lucknow: At least 25 teams comprising 50 students from various colleges and institutes participated in the state-level quiz competition 'Anvesha 2.0', organized by the state capital office of the National Statistical Office (NSO) to mark the 75th anniversary of National Sample Survey (NSS). Dean, faculty of science at LU, Sheela Misra said, "NSS plays a crucial role in capturing the socio-economic realities of our nation, helping shape effective policies for inclusive growth." Deputy director general, NSO, Suchita Gupta said, "NSS continues to provide valuable insights that support a developed and data-driven India." Anshika Shukla and Swati Dwivedi bagged first prize, Gangotri Singh and Pragati won second prize, while Eeshan Soni and Om Mishra won the third prize.
Deccan Herald
09-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Digital India: Ten transformative years
The Digital India Mission, which completed 10 years this month, has changed the way business is conducted and life is lived for millions of Indians. It was launched to improve governance and help technology reduce the distance between governments and the people. It is still a work in progress, but it is not an exaggeration to say that the digital initiative has made a greater impact, in a significantly shorter period, than most other policy-backed programmes. Internet penetration has risen from 250 million in 2014 to over 970 million two years ago. All forms of digital payments have seen explosive growth. Over 8,375 crore UPI transactions worth Rs 139 lakh crore were processed in 2022-23, having risen from 92 lakh crore transactions in 2017-18 – the figure must be much higher now. The UPI has enabled over a hundred billion real-time transactions in a benefitted in many ways when financial transactions, including direct benefit transfer (DBT), became easier and faster. DBT has helped facilitate the transfer of Rs 44 lakh crore directly to citizens, saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore in leakages in the process. The government became more effective, losses and slippages came down, and the reach of the financial system expanded. Apart from finance, the digital shift effected major changes in transport and communications, health, education, industry, agriculture, and entertainment – all sectors found new ways of doing things. Over 42 lakh km of optical cables have been laid, and over 4.8 lakh 5G base stations have been set up. High-speed internet is available in many inaccessible areas. E-governance and digital literacy have helped the country achieve greater levels of transparency and the country needs to go much farther on the digital road, and there are more challenges to overcome. There is a big rural-urban divide in access to digital services and the quality of services. According to the National Sample Survey, 66% urban households have access to quality internet, but only 24% rural households have this access. While 50% of women living in rural areas do not have a mobile phone, only about 57% of the schools have functional computers, and only 53% have internet access. The BharatNet broadband connectivity target for villages is far behind schedule. Cyber crimes and fraud are increasing, causing the loss of huge amounts of money. There are also serious concerns over digital personal data and privacy in the absence of an effective protection regime.
