MoSPI launched GOIStats app to boost access to official data
The GOIStats mobile application, launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, aims to enhance accessibility to official data, featuring key socio-economic indicators. This initiative, coinciding with the 19th Statistics Day, underscores technology's role in transforming India's statistical system. The ministry also released reports on sustainable development goals, highlighting progress and persistent challenges across various sectors.
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The National Sample Survey Office , under the ministry of statistics and programme implementation ( MoSPI ), launched the GOIStats mobile application on Sunday, aiming to make official data more accessible.The app features a dashboard titled 'Key trends', which provides information on key socio-economic indicators such as inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), and employment.'Advanced filtering and search capabilities with comprehensive metadata, and mobile-optimized data tables are also available for seamless viewing,' the ministry said.The app was launched on the occasion of the 19th statistics day.Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rao Inderjit Singh highlighted the growing role of technology in transforming India's statistical system for real-time data monitoring He also underlined the importance of methodological reforms like updated sampling techniques, integrated survey frameworks, and harmonisation with international standards.MoSPI's technology-driven approach to data dissemination is reshaping the landscape of data-based policymaking, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat , said Saurabh Garg, secretary, MoSPI.The ministry also released three publications -- National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025; Data Snapshot on Sustainable Development Goals , National Indicator Framework, Progress Report, 2025; and Sustainable Development Goals National Indicator Framework, 2025.The SDG report noted that while India has made strides on various indicators, challenges remain.'While notable progress has been made in several sectors over the years, significant challenges continue to persist in others,' according to the report.The population covered by social protection increased to 64.3% in 2025 from 22% in 2016. The share of population using an improved drinking water source in rural areas rose to 99.6% in 2024-25 from 94.6% in 2015-16.
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