The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) on September 25th-26th, 2025, at JW Marriott, Chandigarh. The conference theme is "Strengthening Local Level Governance."
Key highlights include the launch of revamped MoSPI website, iOS version of the GoIStats app, and portals like PAIMANA and NMDS 2.0, along with publications like Children in India 2025 and Environmental Accounting on Forest - 2025. Technical sessions will cover topics such as strengthening statistical capacities of States/UTs, MPLAD scheme implementation, revision of base year exercises for key macro-economic indicators, sub-national level monitoring of SDGs, and data harmonization.
The inaugural session will include Rao Inderjit Singh, Shri Nayab Singh Saini, Shri Bhawani Singh Pathania, Chief Secretaries of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh Administration and Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI. Approximately 350 participants from Central Ministries, State Governments, UN Agencies, and the World Bank are expected to attend. The press release was posted on 23 SEP 2025 at 4:14 PM by PIB Delhi, Release ID: 2170143.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): Organizing body of the conference and central to the policy discussed.
29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO): The main subject of the document, aiming to improve coordination in the statistical system.
Chandigarh: Location of the conference.
MPLAD scheme: Scheme related to issues in implementation being discussed in the conference.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
29th Conference of Central and State Statistical
Organizations (CoCSSO) to be held on 25th -26th
September, 2025 at Chandigarh
Theme of the conference: "Strengthening Local
Level Governance”
Posted On: 23 SEP 2025 4:14PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing 29th Conference of Central and
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State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) during 25 -26 , September, 2025 at JW Marriott, Chandigarh. This
Conference provides a platform for discussion and improved coordination between the Central and State
Statistical agencies for enhancing the efficiency of the Indian Statistical System.
The theme for this year’s two-day conference is “Strengthening Local Level Governance,” focusing on
enhancing collaboration between central and state statistical departments to improve the quality and
availability of local-level data which is vital for effective governance and evidence-based policy
formulation.
A significant highlight of the conference will be the launch of key digital initiatives of MoSPI such as the
revamped MoSPI website, the iOS version of the GoIStats app, and portals including PAIMANA, NMDS 2.0,
along with important publications like Children in India 2025 and Environmental Accounting on Forest -
2025. Furthermore, the conference will feature technical sessions covering discussions on vital topics such as
strengthening statistical capacities of States/UTs, progress and issues in MPLAD scheme implementation,
revision of base year exercises for key macro-economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Index
of Industrial Production (IIP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI), sub-national level monitoring of SDGs,
harmonization and standardization of datasets, among other emerging issues of the statistical ecosystem. State
Governments and Central Ministries will also make presentations on the subjects under discussion.
The inaugural session of the conference will be graced by distinguished dignitaries including Rao Inderjit
Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Planning and Ministry of State in
the Ministry of Culture; Shri Nayab Singh Saini, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana; Shri Bhawani Singh
Pathania, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Board, Government of Himachal Pradesh; Chief
Secretaries of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh Administration and Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI. The
Conference is likely to be attended by around 350 participants representing Central Ministries, State
Governments, UN Agencies, the World Bank, and other key organizations.
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