Archive · 30 Jul 2025
India Modernizes National Surveys with AI, ML for Better Data
India is using smart computer programs (AI and ML) to make its surveys better and faster.
These programs help collect and check information quickly, making sure the data is correct.
This is happening because the economy is changing, and they need to keep up.
New surveys will be done, and they'll be able to get information from different areas.
This will allow them to know things like how many people are working and how people are spending their money so they can make the best choices for everyone.
India is integrating AI and ML into national surveys for improved data accuracy and timeliness.
The initiative aims to modernize India's statistical architecture to capture emerging economic trends.
Digital tools, including CAPI and web-based applications, are used for real-time data submission and validation.
Short-duration surveys are being rolled out in sectors like telecom and education to meet demand.
The sampling design of ongoing surveys will be revised to generate district-level estimates from January 2025.
- Who
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- What
- India is implementing AI and ML in national surveys.
- When
- The integration is ongoing, with revised sampling starting January 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve data accuracy, timeliness, and capture economic trends for policy decisions.
- Ministry
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
- Technology
- AI, ML, CAPI, Web Applications
- Surveys mentioned
- Capex, ASUSE, PLFS, CES, ASI
- Data validation
- In-built mechanism in digital platforms
- Aim
- Improve data accuracy and reduce data delays
- Starting date
- January 2025 (for district-level estimates)