New Delhi: National Statistics Day is observed every June 29 to honour the statistician community and recognise the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation. Every year, a different theme is set for the day, and this year, it is “Use of Data for Decision Making.” The day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, known as the ‘Father of Indian statistics’. Let us explore the theme and some facts about National Statistics Day more deeply.
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— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) June 29, 2024
National Statistics Day 2024 Theme: Use of Data for Decision Making
National Statistics Day 2024 will focus on the “Use of Data for Decision Making” theme, highlighting data’s crucial role in informing decisions across various sectors, driving sustainable development and fostering innovation.
By accenting the importance of data-driven decision-making, the day aims to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of statistics that will encourage individuals and organisations to harness the power of data for the betterment of society.
Data-driven decision-making in Government
Over the years, data has become an important pillar in governance practice, providing various topical approaches to improving decision-making processes. The myriad types of data in Governments, emerging from different sources, all play a crucial role in this process.
Data-driven Decision-making in Business
The decision-making process of collecting data based on your company’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and transforming that data into actionable insights is of paramount importance.
For a long time, data collection and analysis have played an important role at both enterprise-level corporations and different organisations. However, with the advent of quintillion bytes of data being generated each day, it has never been easier for businesses of all sizes to collect, analyse, and interpret data into real, actionable insights.
As India progresses and prospers, National Statistics Day reminds us of statistics’ crucial role in shaping its future. By actively promoting data literacy, encouraging responsible data use, and continuously improving data quality, India can harness the power of statistics to ensure inclusive and sustainable development for all.
Data plays an important role in the everyday life of people (Photo credit: Filo/DigitalVision/Getty Images)
Some facts about Statistics Day
The day is essential in raising awareness and promoting the use of statistics in day-to-day life.
Since the start of National Statistics Day in 2007, the day has become an annual event which aims at the following:
Highlighting the importance of statistics in policy formulation, decision-making, and social progress.
Educating people about statistical concepts and data literacy.
Encouraging the use of data in everyday life and promoting evidence-based decision-making.
The day is a continuous effort to improve data collection and analysis, promote statistical literacy, and foster collaborations with institutions, research bodies, and the private sector to harness the power of data for development.
National Statistics Day will be celebrated with seminars, workshops, and educational programmes that aim to promote statistical literacy and showcase the practical applications of statistics in policymaking and everyday life.
Every year on June 29, National Statistics Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Father of Indian Statistics, Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The day is observed under a different theme every year, and this year’s theme is “Use of Data for Decision Making.” knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
