India’s 7th Economic Census

Explanation :

• On 29^th July, 2019, the three-month long fieldwork of 7th Economic Census began from Tripura.
• The fieldwork in other States and Union Territories would be undertaken in August and September, 2019.
• The seventh Economic Census is being conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The ministry has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and Information.
• Data would be collected through door-to-door survey of each household and commercial establishment under the provisions of Collection of Statistics Act 2008.
• The census would cover all establishments, including household enterprises, engaged in production or distribution of goods and services.

Source: Civil Services Chronicle Online