The National Sample Survey Office today held a conference in New Delhi on upcoming Enterprise Surveys around the country. The conference focused on engaging with various business associations and stakeholders to discuss surveys that will shape the understanding of India’s economic and business landscape.

Five major enterprise-related initiatives of  the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation were discussed at the conference. These initiatives include the Annual Survey of Industries, Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises, Annual Survey of Service Sector Enterprises, Capital Expenditure Survey, and the Economic Census.

NSSO Director General Geeta Singh Rathore said that these surveys are designed to provide a comprehensive picture of the non-agricultural sector of the economy on an annual basis and serve as a vital input for compiling GDP and GSDP figures, aiding in macroeconomic estimations.

Deputy Director General (Employment) in the Ministry of Labour and Employment Amit Nirmal said that the survey will provide a clear picture of the employment scenario in the country.

Confederation of Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) President Mukesh Mohan Gupta said that the government, during the conference, sought suggestions from the industry. He recommended including data about stressed assets in the survey.

Nearly 150 participants, including representatives from about 70 business associations covering all major sectors, attended the conference.