**Executive Summary**
The National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), will celebrate its 18th Foundation Day on February 13, 2026, in Greater Noida. The event aims to underscore the importance of robust statistical systems for India's development towards Viksit Bharat@2047, with a theme of "Reimagining Capacity Building for Official Statistics." A high-level Plenary Session will provide insights, followed by a panel discussion on "Communicating statistics to the policymakers and public."
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Foundation Day Celebration:**
* NSSTA, established on February 13, 2009, will celebrate its 18th Foundation Day on February 13, 2026.
* The theme is "Reimagining Capacity Building for Official Statistics to achieve vision of Viksit Bharat@2047".
* The celebration will involve policymakers, experts, and practitioners to discuss strengthening evidence-based governance.
* **NSSTA's Role and Focus:**
* NSSTA is a central training institute fostering human resource development in official statistics.
* It strengthens statistical capacity through high-quality training for officers and international participants.
* NSSTA focuses on building institutional capacities and adopting cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML and big data analytics.
* **Event Details:**
* The Foundation Day ceremony will be attended by dignitaries, including Rao Inderjit Singh, Ms. S. Radha Chauhan, Dr. Saurabh Garg, and Mr. Stefan Priesner.
* The event includes a high-level Plenary Session and a dynamic Panel Discussion on communicating statistics.
* Over 350 participants are expected, including senior officers, policymakers, statistical practitioners, and academicians.
**Impact Analysis**
**Central and State Government Officers/Statistical Professionals**
* **Impact:** Enhanced statistical skills and knowledge through training and exposure to modern methodologies. Contributes to their professional development and effectiveness in strengthening statistical systems.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the training programs and events organized by NSSTA to upgrade their skills and contribute to evidence-based governance.
**Policymakers, Experts, and Practitioners**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to deliberate on reimagining capacity building for official statistics and strengthening evidence-based governance. Provides a platform to share knowledge and insights.
* **Action Required:** Engage in discussions and collaborations to contribute to the development of India's statistical systems and effective communication strategies.
**NSSTA**
* **Impact:** Strengthened role as the premier training institute for official statistics in India. Opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
* **Action Required:** Continue to lead efforts in equipping statistical professionals with modern methodologies and promoting evidence-based governance.
**Stakeholders in Indian statistical systems**
* **Impact:** Will gain insights to strengthen capacity building and deeper collaboration
* **Action Required:** Participate in Plenary session and collaborate.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): The ministry under which the National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA) is established and that is responsible for the event.
National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA): The central training institute celebrating its 18th Foundation Day and playing a key role in strengthening statistical capacity in India.
Viksit Bharat@2047: The vision for India's development by 2047, towards which the NSSTA event aims to contribute by reimagining capacity building for official statistics.
Capacity Building Commission (CBC): The commission whose Chairperson is attending the event.
Greater Noida: Location of the 18th Foundation Day celebration of NSSTA.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
National Statistical Systems Training Academy,
MoSPI to Celebrate 18th Foundation Day on 13th
February 2026
Theme: Reimagining Capacity Building for Official Statistics
to achieve vision of Viksit Bharat@2047
Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 5:15PM by PIB Delhi
The National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), established on 13 February 2009 under the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), will celebrate its 18th Foundation Day on
13 February 2026 at Greater Noida.
NSSTA is a Central Training Institute under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
established for fostering human resource development in Official Statistics and related disciplines. NSSTA
plays a key role in strengthening statistical capacity by providing high-quality training to the officers of
the Central and State/UT Government, as well as repositioning itself internationally by conducting training
for international participants. The occasion marks eighteen years of the Academy’s dedicated contribution
to strengthening India’s statistical systems and promoting evidence-based governance through sustained
capacity building.
Marking its Foundation Day, NSSTA will celebrate this year under the theme “Reimagining Capacity
Building for Official Statistics to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047,” underscoring the critical role
of strong, reliable, and future-ready statistical systems in India’s developmental journey. As the country
advances toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, the focus has expanded beyond data collection to
building institutional capacities, adopting cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, big data analytics,
Harmonization of data to make it AI ready and nurturing skilled human resources. As the nation’s premier
training institute for official statistics and related disciplines, NSSTA continues to lead these efforts by
equipping statistical professionals with modern methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous
learning and innovation. The celebration will bring together policymakers, experts, and practitioners to
deliberate on reimagining capacity building to strengthening evidence-based governance and enhancing
effective communications.
The Foundation Day ceremony will be graced by the presence of Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon’ble MOS (I/C),
M/o S&PI, MOS (I/C), M/o Planning and MOS, M/o Culture, and other distinguished dignitaries,
including Ms. S. Radha Chauhan, IAS, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission (CBC); Dr. Saurabh
Garg, IAS, Secretary, MoSPI; Mr. Stefan Priesner, UN Resident Coordinator in India, Director Generals
and other senior officers. The high-level Plenary Session will provide key insights and further directions
for strengthening capacity building and deeper collaborations with various stakeholders.Following the plenary, the event will transition into a dynamic Panel Discussion on very important
contemporary topic namely “Communicating statistics to the policymakers and public” by the eminent
personalities.
The event is expected to bring together over 350 participants, including senior officers of Centre and State
Government, policymakers, statistical practitioners, academicians, and representatives from national and
international organizations. Beyond commemorating its foundation, the occasion serves as a platform to
reflect on NSSTA’s journey and to chart the way forward in strengthening India’s statistical capacity to
face emerging challenges.
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