7th Economic Census
- Context (PIB): Fieldwork of 7th 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 7th 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.
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