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National statistics day celebration



National Statistics Day is observed every year on 29 June to popularize use of Statistics in everyday life and sensitize public as to how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies. 2019 is the 13th edition of National Statistics Day. The objective of National Statistics Day is to create public awareness among people about importance of statistics in daily life and in process of planning and development. Theme for 2019 National Statistics Day is "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)".NSD is celebrated annually on occasion of Birth anniversary of India’s eminent statistician, Late Prof Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, in recognition of his invaluable contribution in establishing National Statistical System. The day also commemorates contributions made by Mahalanobis in fields of statistics and economic planning. In connection with the day,  Sri. Prasanth V P, Manager, Biostatistics, IQVIA, Cochin inaugurated the activities of Statistics Association 2019-20 and delivered a talk on ‘Data Science’. On this occasion  Statistics quiz competition was also conducted.
Date:28-06-2019






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