MoSPI starts new surveys to improve India’s economic data
In short
MoSPI is running new surveys to improve India’s economic data, including one on cooperatives. Secretary Saurabh Garg said the effort comes as GDP grew 7.8% in the first quarter.
The report also mentions inflation concerns and gaps in measuring household work and care activities. It is not stated when the surveys will end or what changes will follow.
What the reporting says
MoSPI is conducting new surveys, including one on cooperatives, to improve India’s economic data, Secretary Saurabh Garg said. The publisher summary says he also cited 7.8% first-quarter GDP growth, inflation concerns, missing measurement of household work and care activities, and planned methodological improvements to national accounts. The immediate effect is a push for better statistics, but the reporting does not state when the surveys will finish.
Why it matters
MoSPI has started new surveys, including one focused on cooperatives, to improve economic data in India. Secretary Saurabh Garg linked the effort to stronger recent growth, citing 7.8% first-quarter GDP expansion, but also noted inflation concerns and gaps in measuring household and care work. The reported aim is better national accounts, though the exact survey scope, timing and policy outcome are not stated.