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Union Cabinet Endorses VISTAR Scheme to Revamp India's Statistical Framework
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:28 AM
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The Union Cabinet has approved the VISTAR scheme, a comprehensive plan aimed at modernising India’s statistical system, enhancing data collection and analysis capabilities.
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the VISTAR scheme, a new initiative designed to overhaul India’s statistical system. The scheme seeks to bring a systematic upgrade to the way data is collected, processed and disseminated across the country.
By approving VISTAR, the government signals its commitment to strengthening the statistical infrastructure that underpins policy decisions and economic planning. The plan is expected to introduce modern tools and methodologies to improve the accuracy and timeliness of statistical outputs.
While details of the implementation roadmap are yet to be released, the Cabinet’s approval marks a significant step toward a more robust and responsive statistical framework for India.
By approving VISTAR, the government signals its commitment to strengthening the statistical infrastructure that underpins policy decisions and economic planning. The plan is expected to introduce modern tools and methodologies to improve the accuracy and timeliness of statistical outputs.
While details of the implementation roadmap are yet to be released, the Cabinet’s approval marks a significant step toward a more robust and responsive statistical framework for India.