On account of prevailing pandemic related challenges in partial modification of the notification No P 11012 5 2019 ESD

## Report on Amendment Regarding the 7th Economic Census **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, regarding an amendment to the timelines and Statistics Officers involved in the 7th Economic Census. The core purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for data collection and revise the list of Statistics Officers due to challenges related to the prevailing pandemic. The key findings indicate an extension of the census completion date to March 31st, 2021, and a modification of the Statistics Officer list for Uttarakhand. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of the amendment notification (S.O. 94E, dated January 7, 2021) issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, concerning the 7th Economic Census. This analysis is based solely on the information provided within the text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification serves as an *amendment* to the original notification No. P1101252019ESD, dated June 12th, 2019, and subsequent amendments dated July 18th, 2019, December 24th, 2019, April 3rd, 2020, and October 1st, 2020. The core objective of the *amended* policy (inferred from the text) is to ensure the completion of the 7th Economic Census despite challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, and to ensure accurate oversight and execution of the census at the regional level. **4. Background and Rationale:** The primary reason for this specific amendment is the "prevailing pandemic related challenges." These challenges likely hindered the data collection process for the 7th Economic Census, necessitating an extension of the deadline. Additionally, the need to revise the list of Statistics Officers suggests a requirement for personnel adjustments or updates to ensure effective census management. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment introduces the following key changes to the existing policy regarding the 7th Economic Census: * **Change 1: Extension of Deadline:** The period for completing the collection of statistics for the 7th Economic Census is extended by three months, from the original deadline to **March 31st, 2021.** This changes the previous deadline established in prior notifications. The effect is to provide additional time to complete data collection given the pandemic related challenges. * **Change 2: Revision of Statistics Officers:** Schedule II of the notification dated 01.10.20, which lists Statistics Officers, is revised. Specifically, the Statistics Officer for Uttarakhand is identified as Sh. Sankarsana Sahoo, DDG, RO Dehradun, with a specific address provided (C15, Sector1, Defence Colony, Dehradun-248001). This likely replaces a previous officer or clarifies the responsible individual and their contact information. The effect is to ensure clarity and accountability in census management at the Uttarakhand level. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include: * **Enumerators and field staff** involved in the 7th Economic Census, as the extended deadline impacts their work schedules. * **The Statistics Officer in Uttarakhand (Sh. Sankarsana Sahoo)**, who assumes responsibility for the census within that region. * **Individuals and businesses** in Uttarakhand who are part of the Economic Census, as they may be contacted by the designated Statistics Officer. * **Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation:** The agency responsible for overseeing and managing the Economic Census. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is responsible for the overall implementation. The Directorate of Printing and Controller of Publications are involved in publishing the notification. * **Timeline:** The revised deadline for completion of the 7th Economic Census is March 31st, 2021. * **Specific Action for Uttarakhand:** The newly designated Statistics Officer for Uttarakhand (Sh. Sankarsana Sahoo) is expected to take charge and oversee the census activities within their jurisdiction. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The expected outcomes and impact of these changes are: * **Increased Completion Rate:** The extended deadline aims to improve the completion rate of the 7th Economic Census by allowing more time to overcome pandemic-related obstacles to data collection. * **Improved Census Management in Uttarakhand:** The updated Statistics Officer designation ensures clear leadership and accountability for census activities in Uttarakhand, potentially leading to more efficient data collection and management in that region. * **More Accurate Data:** Ultimately, these changes are intended to contribute to a more accurate and comprehensive 7th Economic Census, which is crucial for informed policy-making and economic planning. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment notification extending the deadline for the 7th Economic Census and revising the Statistics Officer list for Uttarakhand reflects the government's commitment to completing the census despite ongoing challenges. The changes are significant as they directly address pandemic-related disruptions and aim to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the census data. This information is crucial for industry stakeholders who rely on economic census data for planning and decision-making.

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