The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, is pleased to announce the upcoming Data User Conference on the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2022-23, scheduled for December 5, 2024. This one-day conference will take place at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, and New Delhi. The event aims to bring together key stakeholders to enhance the understanding of the ASI data, facilitate its application in policy development, and address any concerns related to data access and methodology.

The ASI is the principal source of industrial statistics for the organized manufacturing sector in India. Conducted by MoSPI, the ASI serves as a vital tool for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to assess the growth, composition, and structure of this sector. The survey provides valuable insights into key economic indicators such as capital investment, employment, output, value-added, and capital formation, offering a comprehensive view of the dynamics of change in manufacturing industries across the country. ASI results are essential for input to National Accounts Statistics at both the national and state levels. The data from ASI helps meet the policy requirements of various ministries, as well as international organizations like the World Bank and IMF.

MoSPI has released the results of ASI for the reference periods April 2022 to March 2023 (i.e. financial year 2022-23) referred to as ASI 2022-23 on 30th September 2024 in the form of press note and seven (07) website tables. The detailed publications of ASI 2022-23, including Volume I, Volume II, and Summary Results of the Factory Sector, were released on October 30, 2024. These publications, along with the unit-level data, are available on the MoSPI website:www.mospi.gov.in.

Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest of the conference. His presence will add immense value as he delivers the inaugural address to the participants.Ms. Geeta Singh Rathore, Director-General of the National Sample Survey, will welcome the participants and will  made a brief presentation on ASI including other surveys conducted by NSO. Dr. Saurabh Garg, IAS, Secretary, MoSPI, will set the context with his opening remarks.

The conference will encompass a wide array of topics, including the key findings from the ASI 2022-23, the utilization of unit-level data, and how these insights can be leveraged by industries for strategic planning, investment decisions, and policy development. Prof. Dibyendu Maiti will present a special session on the application of ASI data from the Delhi School of Economics.  Further, a presentation will be made on use of Industrial data in GDP calculation. Furthermore, a panel discussion will focus on "Leveraging ASI data for corporate planning & research" moderated by Ms. Anoushka Sawhney, Senior Digital Content Creator at the Economic Times.

Stakeholders such as professors and research scholars will attend the conference from renowned institutes, students, private organizations, and international organizations such as the World Bank, officers of MoSPI and other Central Ministries/Departments, officers from State Governments/ UTs and Media.A dedicated open discussion and Q&A session will follow the presentations, ensuring an interactive platform for all attendees.

The conference will be streamed live on YouTube for those unable to attend in person. Participants can view the live stream at https://www.youtube.com/live/wlgQusiBPhc

Data users are encouraged to register for the event through the official registration form, with confirmation emails being sent to selected participants. For registration, please

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ASI data access and use: conference to discuss application and methodology; registration open for stakeholders. The Ministry will convene a one-day Data User Conference on ASI 2022-23 on December 5, 2024 in New Delhi to present key findings, discuss access and methodology, and promote use of unit-level data. MoSPI released ASI 2022-23 results and detailed publications in September and October 2024; these publications and unit-level data are available on the MoSPI website. The conference programme includes methodology and application sessions, a presentation on industrial data in GDP calculation, a panel on leveraging ASI for corporate planning and research, and a Q&A; the event will be live-streamed and requires registration.