Govt taps 300+ data sources to sharpen GDP metrics: MoSPI Secy

MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg said the government uses over 300 data sources to refine GDP calculations and aims to expand data-driven policymaking. He highlighted efforts to standardise datasets, enable future audits, and integrate AI/ML for economic analysis. Upcoming initiatives include a 2027 economic census and Statistical Business Register, even as the IMF flags gaps in India's data systems.