Measuring india: the nation's statistical system/ by M R Saluja
Publication details: Oxford University Press 2017 New DelhiDescription: xxxii, 615 pages: Illustrations; 24 cmISBN:- 9780199474394
- 315.4 SAL
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List of TablesForeword by T.C.A. AnantPrefaceList of AbbreviationsIntroductionChapter 1: Indian and International Statistical SystemsChapter 2: Population StatisticsChapter 3: Agricultural StatisticsChapter 4: Industrial StatisticsChapter 5: Labour StatisticsChapter 6: Trade StatisticsChapter 7: Transport and Communication StatisticsChapter 8: Tourism StatisticsChapter 9: Corporate Sector StatisticsChapter 10: Price StatisticsChapter 11: Index NumbersChapter 12: National AccountsChapter 13: Financial StatisticsChapter 14: Environment StatisticsChapter 15: Housing StatisticsChapter 16: Education StatisticsChapter 17: Health StatisticsChapter 18: National Sample Survey Organization and Other Research Organizations Conducting Surveys at National LevelIndex
Reliable and up-to-date statistics are crucial for planning the economic advancement of a nation. This book presents a comprehensive assessment of statistics relating to the present structure of India's economy providing a sound factual basis for formulating development programmes. It discusses the various concepts, definitions, and procedures involved in collecting, compiling, and publishing these data, understanding their reliability as well as limitations to arrive at meaningful conclusions. Covering statistics on agricultural, industrial, labour, financial, as well as key socio-economic indicators of education, health, environment, this book also compares statistical systems followed in India with those followed internationally. It further elaborates on the comparability of different datasets over time and across organizations pointing out gaps in the available statistics.
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