Shopian,29 June;
District Statistics & Evaluation Office Shopian today celebrated 18th National Statistics Day at Mini Secretariat Shopian in which Statistical Staff posted in different offices participated.
The event commenced with a warm welcome address by District Statistics & Evaluation Officer Shopian, Bilkeesa Zahoor who underscored the significance of Statistics in governance and policy making.
DSEO while speaking on the occasion stressed upon the collection of actual and accurate data which is the basic need for accurate planning.
Spreading the light on the theme “Use of data for decision making”, She said the celebration of this day aims to educate people on the importance of knowing the basics of Statistics as it plays a major role in the informed policy decisions, efficient governance and improvement in the quality of life of citizens.
Speaking on the occasion,Khursheed Ahmad Deva, SO (Chief Planning office), Gulzar Ahmad Khan, SO (DSEO), Mir Javid, SO (DSEO) and Anees –Ur-Rehman SO, (Chief Agriculture Office) paid rich tribute to legendary Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis, Great Indian Statistician for his contribution in Statistics.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Sheikh Wali Mohammad (SA, DSEO) who also presented vote of thanks.
