Question : SETTING UP OF NATIONAL STATISTICAL COMMISSION



(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?

Answer given by the minister

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.