Prelims: Current events of National and International importance| Schemes
Why in News?
The Cabinet has approved the VISTAR Scheme for Modernisation of India’s Statistical System
VISTAR– Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR).
Financial Outlay– Rs.4,371 crore (approx.).
Implementation Period– 2026–27 to 2030–31 (5 years).
Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Objectives
Establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready statistical system.
Improve timeliness, data granularity and interoperability.
Develop harmonised and AI-ready datasets.
Strengthen national data governance and evidence-based policymaking.
Major Focus Areas
Large-scale survey execution.
Statistical and methodological research.
Digital transformation of statistical activities.
National data management and governance.
Flexible resource allocation based on emerging policy needs.
Significance– Strengthens data-driven governance, improves the quality of official statistics and supports evidence-based decision-making towards Viksit Bharat.
