Statistics Day 2025 is being celebrated today. This day is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, who was a pioneer in the field of statistics and economic planning. The theme for this year is ’75 Years of National Sample Survey,’ marking the significant contribution of the National Sample Survey in providing reliable and timely statistical data that supports evidence-based decision-making and governance in India.
A programme to mark the day will also be celebrated in New Delhi. The event will be inaugurated by the Minister of State Independent Charge of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Rao Inderjit Singh. To commemorate 75 years of the National Sample Survey, MoSPI will release a commemorative coin and customized My Stamp. The occasion will also see the release of several important statistical publications.