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The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), established in 1950, was crucial for collecting socio-economic data in India until its merger with the Central Statistical Office (CSO) in 2019, forming the National Statistical Office (NSO). The NSO continues to conduct large-scale surveys on various subjects, including employment, health, and education, utilizing household interviews for data collection. Recent reports from the NSO are available on the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) website, covering topics like the Periodic Labour Force Survey and Time Use Surveys.

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The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), established in 1950, was crucial for collecting socio-economic data in India until its merger with the Central Statistical Office (CSO) in 2019, forming the National Statistical Office (NSO). The NSO continues to conduct large-scale surveys on various subjects, including employment, health, and education, utilizing household interviews for data collection. Recent reports from the NSO are available on the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) website, covering topics like the Periodic Labour Force Survey and Time Use Surveys.

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The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) was a key organization in India responsible for

conducting large-scale sample surveys across the country. Established in 1950, it played a vital
role in collecting statistical data on various socio-economic, demographic, agricultural, and
industrial aspects. This data was crucial for government planning, policy formulation, and
research.

Merger with CSO


It's important to note that in 2019, the NSSO was merged with the Central Statistical Office
(CSO) to form the National Statistical Office (NSO). While the name NSSO might still be
used colloquially or in historical contexts, its functions are now primarily carried out by the NSO
under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Key Functions (formerly of NSSO, now NSO)


The functions previously performed by the NSSO and now by the NSO include:
●​ Conducting large-scale sample surveys: This is the core function, covering a wide
range of subjects such as:
○​ Household consumer expenditure
○​ Employment and unemployment
○​ Health and medical services
○​ Education
○​ Land and livestock holdings
○​ Debt and investment
○​ Situation assessment of agricultural households
○​ Time Use Surveys
●​ Annual Survey of Industries (ASI): Collecting detailed data on industrial establishments.
●​ Agricultural statistics: Supervising and assisting state agencies in crop estimation
surveys and collecting data on rural and urban prices.
●​ Survey Design and Research: Technical planning of surveys, formulating concepts and
definitions, designing inquiry schedules, and planning data tabulation.
●​ Field Operations: Collecting primary data through a widespread network of offices.
●​ Data Processing: Sample selection, software development, processing, validation, and
tabulation of collected data.
●​ Coordination and Publication: Coordinating activities across divisions and publishing
survey results, often in its bi-annual journal "Sarvekshana."

Data Collection Methods


The NSO (formerly NSSO) primarily uses household interviews as its main method of data
collection. Qualified and trained field officials visit selected households based on a scientific
sampling methodology and collect detailed information using prescribed schedules. They also
collect auxiliary information about households or enterprises.

Recent Reports
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) website provides access to
various reports, including those derived from surveys previously conducted by the NSSO and
now by the NSO. Some of the latest reports often include:
●​ Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports: These are frequently updated with
monthly and quarterly bulletins, as well as annual reports on employment and
unemployment indicators.
●​ Comprehensive Modular Surveys on various subjects like Telecom.
●​ Reports on Time Use Surveys.
●​ Various Diamond Jubilee Publications related to the evolution of household and
enterprise surveys.
You can find these and other reports on the official MoSPI website under their "Download
Reports" section.
Do you have a specific area of interest regarding the NSSO or NSO, such as a particular type of
survey or a recent report?

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