Ministry : Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Not Applicable)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II]

This is an official notification from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation designating a nodal officer for statistics under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.

Key Points

• S.O. 1020(E) notification issued on February 21, 2025, under section 3A of the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.
• The Additional Director General (Coordination and International Cooperation Division) is designated as the nodal officer for statistics.
• The order references sub-rule (1) of rule 3 of the Collection of Statistics Rules, 2024.
• Officially signed by Ashutosh Ojha, Dy. Director General, and authenticated digitally on February 28, 2025.

Summary [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II]

This notification formally designates the Additional Director General (Coordination and International Cooperation Division) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation as the nodal officer for statistics, exercising powers under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. The designation centralizes authority for statistical matters within the ministry, aiming to streamline coordination and international cooperation related to national statistical governance and data management.