The Government of India through a Resolution dated 1stJune 2005 decided to set up the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The setting up of the NSC followed the decision of the Cabinet to accept a recommendation of the Rangarajan Commission, which reviewed the Indian Statistical System in 2001. The NSC was initially constituted on 12thJuly 2006 and it has been functioning since then. The NSC has a part-time Chairperson and four part-time Members, each having specialisation and experience in specified statistical fields. Besides, Chief Executive Officer of the Niti Aayog is the ex-officio member of the NSC. The maximum tenure of a part-time Chairperson/Member is three years. The Chief Statistician of India is the Secretary to the NSC. He is also the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
The functions of the NSC are laid down in the Government of India Resolution dated 1stJune 2005. The Resolution provides for submission of Annual Report on its activities by the NSC for each financial year and its laying both the House of the Parliament or concerned State Legislatures, as the case may be, along with memorandum of action taken on the recommendations therein. Hence, the reports of the Commission would be laid before both the Houses of the Parliament, separately.
The functions of the NSC are laid down in the Government of India Resolution dated 1stJune 2005. The Resolution provides for submission of Annual Report on its activities by the NSC for each financial year and its laying both the House of the Parliament or concerned State Legislatures, as the case may be, along with memorandum of action taken on the recommendations therein. Hence, the reports of the Commission would be laid before both the Houses of the Parliament, separately.