Srinagar, June 30 -- The Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday celebrated the 20th National Statistics Day at its Bemina office, highlighting the importance of reliable data in evidence-based policymaking and governance.
The programme, organised as part of the nationwide observance by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, marked the birth anniversary of Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, regarded as the father of Indian statistics.
Commissioner Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, R. Alice Vaz, inaugurated the event and stressed the importance of robust statistical systems for planning, governance and sustainable development.
She called upon officers and field...