The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched e-Sankhyiki portal consisting of time series data of four major data products of the Ministry namely National Accounts Statistics, Consumer Price Index, Index of Industrial Production, and Annual Survey of Industries on 29th June, 2024.

All the Schemes are subjected to outcome review based on the performance of the scheme in terms of the targets achieved. All Ministries/ Departments have been mandated to prepare an output-outcome framework for each Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Scheme.  This framework endeavours to provide measurable indicators for achievement of scheme objectives, or the 'Outcomes'. Yearly review meetings in this regard is held by NITI Aayog. In addition to this, for continuation of any scheme beyond Finance Commission Cycle or renewal, a third-party evaluation of the scheme, by an independent agency in case of Central Sector Schemes and DMEO, NITI Aayog in case of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, is also carried out to assess the impact of the scheme on ground level.

On-going Central Sector Infrastructure Projects costing Rs. 150 crore and above are also monitored on key metrics of Project Monitoring by this Ministry. The mandated monitoring is presently taken up based on monthly information reported by the project implementing agencies/Ministries/Departments on the Online Computer Monitoring System (OCMS) Portal of MoSPl. Further, this Ministry also releases periodic (monthly/quarterly) reports, disseminated in public domain by publishing at www.cspm.gov.in.

In addition, e-SAKSHI portal/Mobile Application has been developed to implement revised fund flow procedure under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).

The details of progress made under different goals of Vision 2019-2024 of MoSPI is given in the Statement at Annexure-I.

Annexure-I

The details of progress made under different goals of Vision 2019-2024 of MoSPI are as below:

(i) e-Sankhyiki portal was launched on 29th June, 2024 (Statistics Day) to provide real-time inputs for planners, policy-makers, researchers and the public at large.

(ii) Compendium of datasets and registries of India 2023 has been published, which lists metadata details with respect to different datasets/ indicators/ registries being maintained/ compiled by various Ministries/ Departments/ organizations.

(iii) Various surveys of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) are undertaken through Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI).

(iv) The Publication, “National Metadata Structure for Statistical Products” has been released.

(v) State/UT Indicator Framework have been developed by most States/UTs for monitoring of SDGs at sub-national level.

(vi) Directory on administrative statistics for seven sectors, namely, Agriculture, Health, Education, Labour, Rural Development, Tourism, and Social Justice (including Tribal Affairs) has been compiled.

(vii) Directory on statutory returns for four Ministries, namely, Labour & Employment, Railways, Power, and Ports, Shipping & Waterways has been compiled.

(viii) National Fact sheet for 30 indicators is updated and released on a monthly basis.

(ix) National Statistical Systems Training Academy, MoSPI in collaboration with Capacity Building Commission (CBC), has undertaken competency need assessment in respect of MoSPI and accordingly, Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) for MoSPI has been finalized.

(x) Infrastructure for catering to the internal training needs of Field Operations Division (FOD) of MoSPI are in place and need based renovation and modernization of the existing facilities are undertaken.

(x) Code of Professional Ethics for members of Committees has been formulated

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

Outcome review framework mandates measurable indicators and third-party evaluation for scheme continuation and monitoring. MoSPI requires all Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes to adopt an output-outcome framework with measurable outcome indicators, submit to yearly reviews, and, for continuation or renewal, undergo third-party evaluation (independent agencies for Central Sector Schemes; DMEO, NITI Aayog for Centrally Sponsored Schemes). The Ministry also mandates monitoring of major Central Sector infrastructure projects through regular reporting to its Online Computer Monitoring System and publishes periodic monitoring reports in the public domain.