Modernization of National Sample Surveys through adoption of digital platforms such as Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) integrated with e- sigma platform incorporating in-built validation checks, AI-enabled chatbot, and multilingual interfaces

India, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has undertaken several significant measures to strengthen the national statistical ecosystem. A major focus has been the modernization of National Sample Surveys through the adoption of digital platforms such as Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) integrated with e- sigma platform incorporating in-built validation checks, AI-enabled chatbot, and multilingual interfaces etc. MoSPI has launched short duration surveys to cater the emerging need for high-frequency socio-economic indicators.

Furthermore, administrative datasets have been integrated for strengthening sampling frames for some surveys which improved survey efficiency and contributed to the timely ...