Parliament Question: Publications on Social and Environmental Statistics

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6021 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.04.2026 PUBLICATIONS ON SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS 6021. SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL: SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA: SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE: SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL: SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI: Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state: (a) the number of thematic statistical publications on social and environmental indicators released by the Government during the last five years, year-wise; (b) whether Government has a centralized repository or digital platform for public access to these statistical publications; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has conducted any review or assessment regarding the utilization of these publications by policymakers, research institutions and academic organizations; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) the steps taken by the Government to improve dissemination, accessibility of these statistical reports among researchers, policymakers and the general public and to create public awareness regarding the same? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH) (a): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, regularly releases publications on social and environmental indicators. The details of these publications released over the last five years are given in Annexure.(b) & (c): MoSPI maintains a centralized digital mechanism for public access to its statistical publications. All aforesaid reports and publications are made available on the official MoSPI website (www.mospi.gov.in), where they can be accessed by researchers, policymakers and the general public. Further, MoSPI has developed, the India SDG Dashboard, in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO), which serves as a centralized data platform for monitoring SDG indicators aligned with the National Indicator Framework. (d) & (e): These publications provide variety of social and environment statistics at one place and serve as vital source for policymakers and stakeholders. The statistics are primarily based on secondary data sourced from various Ministries and Departments. It acts as an evidence- based guide for strategic planning and policymaking. It is widely utilized by researchers and analysts for conducting research study in these sectors. Further, MoSPI has constituted various Expert Group Committees on Environment Statistics, Gender Statistics and ad hoc publications, comprising representatives from Ministries, Departments and research organisations, to periodically review these publications and enhance their coverage, quality and relevance through continuous consultations. (f): MoSPI has taken several steps to improve dissemination, accessibility and public awareness of its statistical reports among researchers, policymakers and the general public. To facilitate ease of data dissemination and management, the e-Sankhyiki portal has been launched, offering time-series data on key macroeconomic indicators. The Advance Release Calendar (ARC) of statistical products is also made available on the Ministry’s website (www.mospi.gov.in) to ensure timely and transparent dissemination of information. In addition, MoSPI conducts regular dialogues and consultations with data users and stakeholders to incorporate their feedback and to enhance their understanding and effective use of the published data. *****ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO PART (a) IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6021 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 1st APRIL, 2026 S.No. Year Name of publications/ Reports released 1. 2021 • EnviStats India: Environment Statistics • EnviStats India: Environment Accounts • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report • SDG- National Indicator Framework • Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF • Women and Men in India • Elderly in India 2. 2022 • EnviStats India: Environment Statistics • EnviStats India: Environment Accounts • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report • SDG- National Indicator Framework • Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF • Women and Men in India • Youth in India 3. 2023 • EnviStats India: Environment Statistics • EnviStats India: Environment Accounts • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report • SDG- National Indicator Framework • Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF • Women and Men in India 4. 2024 • EnviStats India: Environment Statistics • EnviStats India: Environment Accounts • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report • SDG- National Indicator Framework • Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF • Women and Men in India 5. 2025 • EnviStats India: Environment Statistics • Environmental Accounting on Forest -2025 • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report • SDG- National Indicator Framework • Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF • Women and Men in India • Children in India