The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access

Sub: Polity

Sec: Msc

eSankhyiki Portal:

Launched by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Developed to provide real-time data for planners, policymakers, researchers, and the public.
Aims to establish a comprehensive data management and sharing system for official statistics in India.
Officially launched on June 29, 2024, by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India, during Statistics Day.
The portal can be accessed through the website of MoSPI or directly at eSankhyiki Portal.

Modules of the eSankhyiki Portal:

Data Catalogue Module:
- Catalogues major data assets of the Ministry for easy access.
- Allows users to search within datasets and download data.
- Includes seven data products:
  - National Accounts Statistics
  - Consumer Price Index
  - Index of Industrial Production
  - Annual Survey of Industries
  - Periodic Labour Force Survey
  - Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
  - Multiple Indicator Survey
- Contains over 2291 datasets with metadata and
Macro Indicators Module:
- Provides time series data of key macro indicators with filtering and visualization features.
- Allows users to download custom datasets and share visualizations via APIs.
- Initially includes four major products of MoSPI:
  - National Accounts Statistics
  - Consumer Price Index
  - Index of Industrial Production
  - Annual Survey of Industries
- Hosts more than 7 million records covering the past ten years.

Significance:

Supports the theme of Statistics Day: “Use of data for Decision making.”
Facilitates ease of data access for evidence-based decision-making.
Promotes the use and reuse of information for impactful analysis and value addition by users.

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI):

The Ministry is responsible for the integrated development of the national statistical system in India.
Aims to align with global statistical practices and data dissemination standards.
Focuses on enhancing user experience and data accessibility using advanced technologies and best practices.

Source: PIB