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National Statistics Day – June 29

June 30 , 2020 1396 days 688 0
  • It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Prof. P C Mahalanobis.
  • He became 1st Indian statistician to receive world recognition and is called as Father of Indian Statistics.
  • He is also referred as chief architect of Indian statistical system.
  • In 1931, he established Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata.
  • He was also a member of the 1st Planning commission (1951-56) of Independent India.
  • The theme of Statistics Day, 2020 is selected as SDG- 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) & SDG- 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls).

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