MoSPI Surveys 2026
Strengthening India's
Statistical Infrastructure
Starting April 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO) initiates two landmark surveys to capture the pulse of household income and the booming services sector.
Launch Date
April 2026
Organizing Body
MoSPI / NSO
The New National Surveys
MoSPI is introducing two targeted data collection initiatives designed to bridge critical gaps in economic understanding. Explore the objectives below to understand how they differ and what they aim to achieve.
NHIS
National Household Income Survey
Focuses on mapping comprehensive income levels and economic mobility across Indian demographics.
ASISSE
Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises
Targets the services sector to track productivity, value addition, and employment data annually.
Empowering the Field Force
Data integrity starts with skilled personnel. Before the April launch, a rigorous "Train the Trainers" program was executed to standardize digital data collection methodologies.
Operational Milestone Status
Visualization of project phases based on report timeline
All-India Workshop of Trainers (AIWOT)
Inaugurated by Smt. Geeta Singh Rathore (DG, NSS). Attendees included officials from FOD Zonal/Regional offices and specialized divisions (Household, Enterprise, Quality Control).
Cascading Training & Field Prep
Knowledge from AIWOT is disseminated to field enumerators. Field Operations Division (FOD) prepares for deployment.
Survey Launch
Official commencement of data collection for NHIS and ASISSE nationwide.
Vision 2030: Data-Driven Governance
These surveys are not just about numbers; they are the foundation for the next decade of Indian economic planning, aligning with the vision of the PMO and NITI Aayog.
Evidence-Based Policy
Replacing estimation with granular data to design targeted welfare programs and economic interventions.
Services Sector Tracking
Recognizing services as the "primary engine of GDP growth," enabling precise tracking of this critical economic driver.
System Modernization
Strengthening the National Statistical System to support India's economic planning needs through 2030.
Why focus on Services?
The ASISSE survey specifically targets the Services Sector. The report identifies this sector as the "primary engine of GDP growth." Accurate data here is crucial for understanding the true scale of value addition and employment.
- Tracks Incorporated Enterprises
- Measures Productivity
- Maps Value Addition
