

In this context recent debates about ‘draft’ NSO data about household consumption expenditure, employment survey and other socio-economic estimates should be looked at which have issues of ‘data quality’.
Lack of data quality is not a new concern.
Deniability of having facilities is highest when respondents perceive more incentives in it especially when benefits of government programs are targeted and reaching them much more than before (e.g.
When state governments were requested to arrange for staff to conduct the fieldwork, there were delays in finalising and releasing results.
Manpower requirements are met by a judicious mix of existing and outsourced staff.
Responding to the challenges in the National Statistical System, the Modi government took up systemic reforms:





