The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pahle India Foundation (PIF), New Delhi on October 8, 2026, to strengthen collaboration in official statistics, research, and data analysis.
The MoU establishes a broad framework for cooperation between the government statistical body and the private foundation in areas of mutual interest, specifically including research initiatives, data analysis projects, capacity building programs, and knowledge sharing activities. The agreement specifies that collaborative activities will be undertaken based on the priorities set by MoSPI.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials including Dr. Saurabh Garg (Secretary, MoSPI), Shri P. R. Meshram (Director General, MoSPI), and Dr. Rajiv Kumar (Chairperson, PIF), along with Shri Ashish Kumar (Chief Statistician, PIF). The actual signing was performed by Ms. Sunitha Bhaskar (Additional Director General, MoSPI) and Mr. Ravi Pokharna (Executive Director, Pahle India Foundation), with additional senior officers and representatives from both organizations present.