DMK government open about statistics and data: Deputy Chief Minister
Speaking at the 19th National Statistics Day celebrations, he said the DMK government was open about its statistics and data, he said: 'Some governments would hide certain statistics and hesitate to release them. Those statistics may not be favourable to the government. So, they may hide it.'
When statistics and data were hidden, researchers worked on social conditions and policy-makers will not get to know the reality, Mr. Udhayanidhi contended. 'But, as far as our government is concerned, we have complete trust in our programmes and actions. That is why we keep all our data in the public domain. Even if there is a dip in the programmes, when it is pointed out, we are willing to rectify things.'
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Department of Economics and Statistics and the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation on imparting training to candidates under the Naan Mudhalvan programme. Mr. Udhyanidhi also handed over prizes to winners who emerged victorious in the State and district-level competitions. State Planning Commission's Executive Vice-Chairperson J. Jeyaranjan and senior officials were present at the function.
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