Government has introduced a Model Context Protocol server to facilitate linking of Artificial Intelligence tools with Official Statistical databases

**Summary of Government Introduction of Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server** The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has officially introduced a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to bridge Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with official statistical databases. This initiative, announced on March 23, 2026, aims to provide AI applications and platforms with streamlined access to verified government data via the National Statistical Portal, **e-Sankhyiki**. **Key Implementation Details:** * **Expansion of Scope:** The initial Beta version of the MCP server featured seven key statistical products, including the Periodic Labour Force Survey, Consumer Price Index, Annual Survey of Industries, Index of Industrial Production, and National Accounts Statistics. This has now been expanded to include **21 statistical products** available on the e-Sankhyiki portal. * **Official Announcement:** The information was presented in the Rajya Sabha by Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the Ministry of Planning, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture. **Reference Data:** * **Release Date:** 23 MAR 2026 * **Release ID:** 2243781 * **Originating Office:** PIB Delhi * **Visitor Counter:** 200

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