**Executive Summary**
The National Statistical Office (NSO) organized a one-day zonal training program on the National Household Income Survey (NHIS) in Nagpur. The training, held on Friday, aims to ensure effective and smooth implementation of the survey. Key stakeholders, including field officials, government representatives, and policymakers, attended the program.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Training Objective and Location:**
* The NSO Zonal Office, Nagpur, conducted a training program on the National Household Income Survey (NHIS).
* The goal of the training was to ensure effective and smooth implementation of the upcoming survey.
* The training was held at the Civil Lines-based premises of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Nagpur.
* **Key Speakers and Topics:**
* Shri Amitava Saha emphasized that confidentiality, guidance, and trust are essential elements for field officials to assure respondents during surveys on sensitive topics like income. He also highlighted pre-survey training as an effective tool.
* Smt. Sunita Bhaskar stated the survey results are eagerly awaited by the Government and policymakers and urged participants to utilize the gained knowledge during field operations.
* Shri Srinivas Uppala welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of training, particularly the role of field officials, in the success of the NHIS.
* **Training Activities:**
* The training program included interactive sessions, practical examples, and group activities to help participants better understand the survey concepts.
* **Closing Remarks:**
* Shri L. M. Jadeja presented the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all involved and confidence in the training's significance.
* Shri Priyank Gaud anchored the training program.
* Shri Ranga Srinivasulu also graced the program with his presence.
**Impact Analysis**
**Field Officials**
* **Impact:** Require a thorough understanding of confidentiality protocols, guidance techniques, and methods to build trust with respondents.
* **Action Required:** Apply the knowledge gained during training to address challenges such as non-sampling errors and sensitive survey topics (like income).
**Government and Policymakers**
* **Impact:** Results of the National Household Income Survey (NHIS) are of great importance for informed decision-making.
* **Action Required:** Await and utilize the survey results.
**Survey Participants**
* **Impact:** Success of the survey relies on their willingness to participate and provide accurate data.
* **Action Required:** They must be assured about the confidentiality of their data and the purpose of the survey.
Key Entities Referenced
National Household Income Survey (NHIS): A survey designed to understand the income of households, with the goal of contributing to the effective and smooth implementation of the survey. It is described as a highly important and sensitive survey for understanding the country's economic landscape.
National Statistical Office (NSO): The organization conducting a one-day zonal training program on NHIS.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation: The ministry under which the National Statistical Office operates.
Nagpur: Location of the Zonal Office and the training program.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Confidentiality, Guidance, and Trust Are Key
Elements of an Effective Survey: Amitava Saha,
DDG, NSO, Kolkata
NSO Conducts One-Day Zonal Training on National
Household Income Survey (NHIS) at Nagpur
Posted On: 06 FEB 2026 4:11PM by PIB Mumbai
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Zonal Office, Nagpur, organized a one-day
training programme on the National Household Income Survey (NHIS) on Friday,
with the objective of ensuring the effective and smooth implementation of the
upcoming survey. The programme was organized at the Civil Lines–based premises
of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Nagpur.
While addressing the participants, the Chief Guest, Shri Amitava Saha, Deputy
Director General, NSO (HSD), Kolkata, explained that non-sampling errors pose a
major challenge in surveys conducted on sensitive topics such as income. In thiscontext, he emphasized that it is essential for field officials to assure respondents of
confidentiality, provide proper guidance, and build trust. He also described pre-
survey training as an effective means to address these challenges.
Smt. Sunita Bhaskar, Additional Director General, NSO, FOD (HQ), Delhi, joined the
programme virtually and addressed the gathering. In her address, she stated that
the results of the National Household Income Survey are eagerly awaited by the
Government and policymakers, making the survey extremely important. She urged
participants to effectively utilize the knowledge gained during the training, including
practical exercises and group activities, during field operations. She also
emphasized the importance of public awareness, publicity, and coordination with the
local administration.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Shri Srinivas Uppala,
Deputy Director General, National Statistical Office (CQCD), West Zone, Nagpur. In
his address, he warmly welcomed all the dignitaries, speakers, and participants, and
highlighted the need for training while emphasizing the crucial role of field officials.
He stated that the National Household Income Survey is a highly important and
sensitive survey for understanding the country’s economic landscape, and its
success depends on the understanding, efficiency, and commitment of field officials.The training programme included interactive sessions, practical examples, and
group activities, which helped participants gain a better understanding of the survey
concepts.
The vote of thanks was presented by Shri L. M. Jadeja, Director, NSO (CQCD), West
Zone, Nagpur. He expressed gratitude to all the speakers, participants, and officials
associated with the event and expressed confidence that the training would play a
significant role in the successful conduct of the National Household Income Survey.
The programme was also graced by the presence of Shri Ranga Srinivasulu,
Director, Regional Office, Nagpur. The training programme was effectively anchored
by Shri Priyank Gaud, Junior Statistical Officer. On this occasion, officers and staff of
the Zonal Office as well as regional offices under the West Zone were also present.
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