(a) whether the Government proposes to set up the National Statistical Commission;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which it will come into force?
(a) whether the Government proposes to set up the National Statistical Commission;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which it will come into force?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE), MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND
PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SHRI G.K. VASAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) In a Resolution dated 1st June, 2005 the Government of India has decided to set up the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The NSC will serve as a nodal and empowered body for all core statistical activities of the country.
(c) The National Statistical Commission has been constituted through a notification dated 3rd July, 2006 and has come into force with effect from 12th July, 2006.