Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

National Statistics Day is celebrated in India every year on June 29th to honour the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in statistics and economics. The day emphasizes the importance of accurate data in shaping socio-economic policies and decision-making processes. In 2024, the theme is “Use of data for decision-making,” highlighting the critical role statistics play in informed governance and development planning.