The latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shows a continued upward trend in overall labour force participation for persons aged 15 years and above, reaching 56.1% in December 2025. Female labour force participation (LFPR) recorded a…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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India’s Industrial Output Rises 6.7% in November 2025: IIP Data
India’s industrial activity gathered strong momentum in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registering a year-on-year growth of 6.7 percent, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The growth marks a sharp acceleration from the marginal 0.4 percent expansion recorded…
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MoSPI Year-End Review 2025: Data Reforms, Digital Push
New Delhi, December 24: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released its year-end review for 2025, highlighting significant reforms in India’s statistical system, faster release of survey data, and a strong digital transformation push. The review also outlines upcoming base year revisions for GDP, CPI, and IIP,…
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NSO Holds All-India Trainers Workshop for ASUSE & PLFS 2026
New Delhi: The National Statistics Office (NSO) has taken a key preparatory step towards India’s next major socio-economic data collection exercise by organizing an All-India Workshop of Trainers (AIWOT) for the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026 and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2026. The one-day workshop…
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MoSPI Invites Feedback on New National Accounts Methodology
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has initiated a key revision of India’s national accounts by setting FY 2022-23 as the new base year. To support this, MoSPI has released a discussion paper on methodological improvements in the compilation of National Accounts aggregates using the expenditure approach, inviting…
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MoSPI Extends Deadline for ISI Bill 2025 Public Comments
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has extended the deadline for submitting public comments and suggestions on the revised draft of “The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025” till January 5, 2026. The extension aims to ensure wider participation and a more inclusive pre-legislative consultation process….
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India IIP Growth Slows to 0.4% in October 2025
India’s Industrial Growth Moderates in October The Quick Estimate of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2025 reveals a modest growth of 0.4%, down from 4.0% in September. This slowdown is largely attributed to fewer working days during key festivals including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Sector-Wise Performance The…
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Women in Science: A Growing Force in India
The number of women scientists supported under government programmes has doubled since 2014, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) told Parliament on 28 November 2025. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said targeted interventions and the “Nari Shakti” vision of the central government have expanded fellowships, scholarships and leadership opportunities…
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MoSPI Discussion Paper: National Accounts Base Year 2022–23
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a discussion paper outlining methodological improvements in compiling national accounts using the production and income approaches. The paper precedes the launch of a revised national accounts series with fiscal year 2022–23 as the base year, scheduled for 27 February 2026….