**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) maintains a comprehensive framework for releasing social and environmental indicators to support evidence-based policymaking. This report details the publications released between 2021 and 2025 and outlines the digital mechanisms, such as the e-Sankhyiki portal and India SDG Dashboard, used for data dissemination. Key objectives include enhancing data accessibility, quality, and transparency through expert reviews and stakeholder consultations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Data Dissemination and Accessibility**
* MoSPI utilizes a centralized digital mechanism to provide public access to all statistical reports via its official website.
* The "India SDG Dashboard," developed in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO), monitors SDG indicators aligned with the National Indicator Framework.
* The "e-Sankhyiki" portal has been launched to facilitate the management and dissemination of time-series data on macroeconomic indicators.
* An Advance Release Calendar (ARC) is published online to ensure the timely and transparent release of statistical products.
**Reporting Scope and Methodology**
* Publications include annual reports such as EnviStats India (Environment Statistics and Accounts), SDG Progress Reports, and demographic-specific studies (e.g., Women and Men in India).
* Statistics are primarily derived from secondary data sourced from various government Ministries and Departments.
* Specific thematic reports are released periodically, such as "Elderly in India" (2021), "Youth in India" (2022), and "Children in India" (2025).
**Quality Control and Stakeholder Engagement**
* Expert Groups and Committees on Environment and Gender Statistics periodically review publications to improve coverage, quality, and relevance.
* Regular consultations are conducted with data users and stakeholders to incorporate feedback and enhance the effective use of published data.
**Impact Analysis**
**Policymakers**
**Impact**
They receive an evidence-based guide for strategic planning and policymaking across social and environmental sectors.
**Action Required**
Utilize the centralized data platforms and reports for informed decision-making and continue providing secondary data from their respective departments to MoSPI.
**Researchers and Analysts**
**Impact**
They gain access to a vital source of reliable, centralized data and time-series indicators necessary for conducting detailed research studies.
**Action Required**
Use the e-Sankhyiki portal and the MoSPI website for data acquisition and participate in consultations to provide feedback on data utility.
**General Public**
**Impact**
The public benefits from improved awareness and easier access to national statistics through user-friendly digital portals.
**Action Required**
Access the published reports and the India SDG Dashboard to monitor national progress on social and environmental indicators.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): The primary central ministry responsible for releasing and maintaining social and environmental statistical publications and digital data mechanisms.
National Indicator Framework (NIF): The foundational framework used for monitoring Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators in India.
India SDG Dashboard: A centralized digital platform developed in partnership with the UNRCO for monitoring SDG indicators aligned with the National Indicator Framework.
e-Sankhyiki portal: A data management and dissemination portal offering time-series data on key macroeconomic indicators.
EnviStats India: A significant recurring series of statistical reports focusing on environment statistics and environmental accounting.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 3:29PM by PIB Delhi
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.
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).
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.
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 Groups/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.
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 consultations with data users and stakeholders to
incorporate their feedback and to enhance their understanding and effective use of the published data.
ANNEXURE
S.No. Year Name of publications/ Reports released1. 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
This information was given by the 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 in the Rajya Sabha today.******
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