National Statistics Day: Honoring the Legacy of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Statistics Day |
| Date | June 29th (annually) |
| 2024 Theme | "Use of data for decision-making" |
| Honored Personality | Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis |
| Significance | Raises awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy-making. |
| History | Established in 2007; first observed on June 29, 2007. |
| Mahalanobis' Contributions | Founded Indian Statistical Institute (1931); developed Mahalanobis model; served in Planning Commission; awarded Padma Vibhushan. |
| Celebration Activities | Seminars, workshops, awards, public lectures, educational programs, release of new statistics. |
| National vs. World | National Statistics Day (India): June 29th; World Statistics Day: October 20th (global). |