National Statistics Day 2024 Date and Theme: Know Significance of the Day To Celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the Father of Indian Statistics

National Statistics Day is an annual observance in India that is marked on June 29 to honour the contributions of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a renowned Indian statistician. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of statistics in various aspects development, including economic planning, social research, health, education, and more. It underscores how statistical data can drive informed decision-making and policy formulation. The Government of India has been celebrating his birth anniversary, on June 29, as National Statistics Day, every year since 2007. To mark the occasion, here, we bring you National Statistics Day 2024 theme and significance to honour the Father of Indian Statistics. Interesting Facts About Statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. 

Born on June 29, 1893, Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is best known for his work in the field of statistics and his contribution to the Indian statistical system. He founded the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and developed the Mahalanobis distance, which is a statistical measure. In this article, let’s know more about National Statistics Day 2024 date and the significance of the annual event.

National Statistics Day 2024 Date and Theme

National Statistics Day 2024 is celebrated on June 29. Like every year, there is a theme decided for the event. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the National Statistics Day 2024 theme is 'Use of Data for Decision Making.'

National Statistics Day Significance

National Statistics Day holds great significance as it aims to create public awareness about the significance of statistics in everyday life. The day aims to inspire young statisticians and researchers to contribute to the field. The annual event highlights the role of statistics in addressing socio-economic challenges.

On this day, various educational institutions and government bodies organise seminars, workshops, and conferences to discuss recent developments in statistical methods and their applications. Schools and educational institutions hold special sessions to educate students about the importance of statistics and its applications in real-world scenarios.

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