7th Economic Census

• Context (PIB): Fieldwork of 7^th economic census was completed.
• Pending results and approval from some states/UTs led to the non-finalisation of the results.
• IT-based digital platform is being used for Economic census for the first time.
• West Bengal is the only state not participating in the 7^th Economic Census.

Economic Census

• It is being carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI).
• Technical support will be provided by the Common Service Centre (CSC).
• Starting from 1978, it is conducted every five years.
• Geographical spread, ownership pattern, persons engaged, etc., of economic activities are recorded.