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MoSPI receives recommendations to modernize training for Indian Statistical Service officers

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) announced on 22 October 2026 that a committee has submitted a report to reform capacity building for Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officers. The report proposes a new framework based on seven priority capability pillars to prepare officers for advanced analytics, data governance, and emerging technologies. This system will be anchored in the National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA). The release does not say when these recommendations take effect.

  • New training framework covers seven priority capability pillars
  • Training will align with the Mission Karmayogi CBCB framework
  • NSSTA will serve as the anchor for implementing training reforms
  • Focus areas include advanced analytics, data governance, and evidence-based policymaking

The document does not state when it takes effect.

  • Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officers
  • National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA)
  • Competency Based Capacity Building (CBCB) framework of Mission Karmayogi