Celebration of 18th Statistics Day on 29th June, 2024

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Category : Important Days Published on: July 01 2024

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India celebrates Statistics Day on June 29 each year to honor Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, emphasizing his pivotal role in advancing statistics and its application in socio-economic planning and policy formulation.
Government Recognition: The decision to observe Statistics Day annually was made during the tenure of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, highlighting Mahalanobis's contributions to India's economic planning and statistical development.
The theme of Statistics Day 2024, "Use of data for decision-making," underscores the importance of leveraging statistical data in contemporary governance and policy-making processes to enhance informed decision-making.

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Celebration of 18th Statistics Day on 29th June, 2024