National statistical commission and Indian official statistics

In this article we shall briefly describe the main functions of the National Statistical Commission, the apex statistical body of the country, which was established in 2006 following the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission. We shall then discuss the important role of the Commission in the O...

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Published in:Resonance 2013-12, Vol.18 (12), p.1062-1072
Main Author: Rao, T. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Education
General/Article
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Science
Science Education
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Summary:In this article we shall briefly describe the main functions of the National Statistical Commission, the apex statistical body of the country, which was established in 2006 following the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission. We shall then discuss the important role of the Commission in the Official Statistical System of India.
ISSN:0971-8044
0973-712X
DOI:10.1007/s12045-013-0134-z