All-India Workshop on State Income and Related Aggregates with new base year (2022-2023) during 8th to 10th April, 2026, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is conducting a three-day workshop from April 8 to April 10, 2026, in Visakhapatnam to implement the revised 2022-23 base year for State Income aggregates. The workshop aims to align Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) estimations with national GDP and international standards to ensure economic transparency and comparability. Key objectives include discussing methodological changes across all sectors and reviewing draft uniform guidelines for District Domestic Product (DDP). **Key Points / Main Content** **Revision of Economic Base Year** * The base year for National Accounts has been updated to 2022-23 to more accurately reflect the current economic structure. * States and Union Territories (UTs) will simultaneously revise the base year for GSDP to ensure consistency and comparability with national-level data. * The revision incorporates updated data sources and aligns with evolving international estimation standards. **Workshop Objectives and Scope** * The event is organized by the National Accounts Division (NAD) of the National Statistics Office (NSO) to standardize compilation practices across the country. * Discussions will focus on detailed methodological changes affecting all institutional and industry sectors of the economy. * Participants will review and discuss draft uniform guidelines for the compilation of District Domestic Product (DDP). **Event Logistics and Participation** * The workshop is scheduled for April 8–10, 2026, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. * The inaugural session will feature the Secretary of MoSPI and the Principal Secretary (Planning) of Andhra Pradesh. * Approximately 150 officials from MoSPI and various State/UT Directorates of Economics & Statistics (DES) will attend. **Impact Analysis** **Directorates of Economics & Statistics (DES) of States/UTs** **Impact** State and UT departments are required to transition their economic reporting to the new 2022-23 base year. They must adapt to updated methodological changes and standardized compilation practices for GSDP and DDP to ensure regional data is transparent and comparable. **Action Required** Officers must participate in the three-day workshop to understand the changes introduced at the national level and subsequently implement the new uniform guidelines and estimation practices within their respective jurisdictions. **Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI)** **Impact** MoSPI, through the National Accounts Division, is responsible for leading the transition to the 2022-23 base year and ensuring that state-level data aligns with national standards. **Action Required** The Ministry must conduct the workshop, provide detailed methodological guidance to state officials, and facilitate the discussion of draft guidelines for the compilation of District Domestic Product.

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