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World Statistics Day Observed Globally on 20 October

World Statistics Day is observed once every five years on 20 October.

The day highlights the significance of data integrity, evidence-based policymaking, and monitoring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In India, official statistical activities are coordinated under institutions including MoSPI (NSO), the Census Commissioner, and state directorates of economics and statistics.

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