In pursuance of the Government Notification NO. E&S/GEN/4-27/2009 dated 29/4/2009 and OM NO. PLN-235/SDGs/2016 dated 10/01/2019 declaring the Directorate of Economics & Statistics as the NODAL AGENCY for developing an efficient Statistical system in the State, the following guidelines have been framed for compliance by all the Statistical Personnel attached/ deputed in the Line departments.

1. Get involved in the survey conducted by the Line Departments and suggest measures to improve the methodology, quality, reliability and coverages, assist in tabulation and analysis of the data.
2. Access all the Statistical data of the Line Departments for areas which can be quantified and generated as statistical data.
3. Identify Statistical data, prepare survey format and suggest to the Department concerned for collection of data on such parameters.
4. Verify and authenticate the data before sending to the Directorate.
5. All statistical data generated by the Line Departments through survey/ Registration are to be send to the Directorate of Economics & Statistics for consolidating, estimations and updating state database. 4
6. Statistical data should be submitted on weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis depending on the nature, duration and availability of data.
7. Coordinate with the Directorate of Economics & Statistics for all such statistical activities in the Line Departments and deliberate issues pertaining to methodology, survey designs and standard norms.
8. Examine/ compare the data collected for the current year with that of the preceding year before forwarding to the Directorate of Economics & Statistics.

All the Statistical Officials have been directed to adhere to the above guidelines, failing which necessary action will be initiated.

(DIPR)