VISTAR aims to revamp India's statistical system and improve data upgradation and timeliness
Cabinet Approves Rs 4,371-Crore Scheme To Revamp Statistical System
In short
The Union Cabinet cleared the dedicated initiative titled VISTAR to restructure India's broad statistical system. Backed by a substantial financial commitment, the scheme targets the overhaul of legacy frameworks across the country. Additionally, the plan places explicit focus on accelerating timeliness and securing systematic data upgradation.
Key points
- Substantial federal funding will transform and overhaul the existing statistical framewor…: Substantial federal funding will transform and overhaul the existing statistical framework in India.
- National statistics will benefit directly from faster timelines and upgraded data quality.: National statistics will benefit directly from faster timelines and upgraded data quality.
- The VISTAR program represents the central mechanism for restructuring modern administrati…: The VISTAR program represents the central mechanism for restructuring modern administrative data systems.