National Statistics Day is observed to honor one of India’s most prominent modern statisticians, Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The day aims to raise public awareness about the vital role of statistics in nation-building and effective policy-making and popularize statistics as a field of study, encouraging students and researchers to delve into this important discipline. This day also inspires the younger generation to apply statistics in their daily lives and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in the field.
When is National Statistics Day Celebrated?
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) last celebrated the 18th Statistics Day on June 29, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre Auditorium, Khyber Lines, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi. National Statistics Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 29th June 2025. On this occasion, Haridwar University encourages all students to understand and appreciate the importance of statistics in modern society. The university aims to inspire students to explore how data and statistical tools can contribute to nation-building, scientific research, and smart decision-making in various fields such as business, technology, healthcare, and public policy.
Haridwar University remains committed to nurturing analytical thinking and statistical skills among students to empower them for a data-driven world.
