<h1>Economic Census Stalled: 12 Regions Await Approval, West Bengal Non-Participation Delays Nationwide Results.</h1> The 7th Economic Census fieldwork is complete, but results remain unapproved in 12 states or union territories, with decisions pending in 10 others, preventing nationwide finalization. West Bengal did not participate despite extensive efforts by the Ministry to engage its officials. However, data from sectors like agriculture and mining in West Bengal are being used to estimate the country's GDP. A list of participating regions includes Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, and others. This information was disclosed by a government minister in a written statement to the Lok Sabha.