National Statistics Day is an annual observance in India that celebrates the contributions of statisticians and raises awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation.
Quick facts
- When is it?: June 29th
- Tagged as: National observance in India
- What’s the hashtag?: #NationalStatisticsDay
- When was it founded?: 2007
- Who founded it?: Government of India
History of National Statistics Day
National Statistics Day was established to honor the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, known as the father of Indian statistics. The day recognizes his significant contributions to the field of statistics and economic planning in India.
Timeline
- 1893: Birth of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
- 1931: Mahalanobis establishes the Indian Statistical Institute
- 1950: Mahalanobis becomes a member of the Planning Commission
- 2007: First National Statistics Day celebrated in India
Dates by Next year
| Year | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June | 29 | Sunday |
| 2026 | June | 29 | Monday |
| 2027 | June | 29 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | June | 29 | Thursday |
| 2029 | June | 29 | Friday |
| 2030 | June | 29 | Saturday |
Observed
National Statistics Day is observed throughout India with various events, seminars, and competitions. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation organizes the main event, which includes presentations on the annual theme and recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of statistics.
Fun Facts About National Statistics Day
- The day promotes the use of statistics in everyday life and policy-making.
- Each year, a specific theme is chosen to focus on different aspects of statistics.
- The Indian Statistical Institute, founded by Mahalanobis, was declared an institute of national importance in 1959.
- Mahalanobis is renowned for developing the “Mahalanobis distance,” a statistical measure still used today.
- The celebration aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in statistics and data science.
Quiz
- Who is considered the father of Indian statistics?
- In which year was the first National Statistics Day celebrated?
- What is the date of National Statistics Day?
- What is the name of the statistical measure developed by Mahalanobis?
- (Answers: 1. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, 2. 2007, 3. June 29th, 4. Mahalanobis distance)
FAQs
- Why is National Statistics Day celebrated?
It’s celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of statistics in policy-making and national development. - How is National Statistics Day different from World Statistics Day?
National Statistics Day is an Indian observance, while World Statistics Day is a global event celebrated every five years on October 20th. - What kind of events are held on National Statistics Day?
Seminars, workshops, competitions, and award ceremonies are organized across the country.
Related
- World Statistics Day
- Indian Statistical Institute
- Data Science Day
- Mathematics Day
- Science Day in India