The 7th economic census launched in Chennai
Posted on: 09/Oct/2019 5:31:40 PM
The Tamil Nadu State Governor, Banwarilal Purohit launched the 7th Economic Census in Chennai today (Wednesday, 9th October. The Economic Census is organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
In his inaugural address, the governor said that India, the largest democracy in the world is well poised for economic growth. The governor further said that the nation is self-sufficient in food production and enjoys the comfort of having the largest extent of arable land in the world.
He added that India has all the ingredients for rapid growth with a large consumer base and a healthy mix of the public sector and private sector in industry and services.
The governor further said: ”Initiatives such as the economic census help us to understand our strengths better enabling faster growth and greater prosperity. I appeal to the general public to provide the enumerators with the correct information so that the government can make timely and quality policy interventions whenever required”.
A press release said:
‘India has its aims to be a 5 trillion-dollar economy by 2024! In order to achieve this, the country has to especially focus on industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Accordingly, some of India’s latest priority economic projects including ‘Make in India’, ‘Digital India’, ‘Smart Cities’, ‘Skill India’, ‘Housing for All’, and ‘Start-Up India’ are to achieve this goal.’
The press release added:
The census
- Data pertaining to employment, the various industrial activities, the size of the establishments, investment in machinery and equipment and annual turnover are collected, compiled and documented in the census.
- The information obtained through this process will throw light on key economic indicators enabling better policy formulation at the national, state and local levels.
- The enumeration will commence from today and nearly 27.5 Crores households and 5.5 Crore establishments will be covered in the census.
- The economic census operation will be conducted for about three and a half months.
- Nearly 12 lakhs personnel will be involved in this massive exercise, the press release said.
