NSO to Launch India’s First-Ever NHIS and ASISSE from April 2026
The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) announced plans in January 2026 to conduct India’s first National Household Income Survey (NHIS) and Annual Survey of Incorporated Service Sector Enterprises (ASISSE). Both surveys will run for one year starting April 2026. NHIS aims to provide comprehensive data on household incomes across the country. ASISSE will focus on service sector enterprises. This initiative addresses long-standing gaps in official income statistics. The surveys will support evidence-based policymaking.
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Which ministry oversees the National Statistical Office (NSO) that announced NHIS and ASISSE?
Answer: (b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
The correct answer is (b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.