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VISTAR: MoSPI's Statistics Modernisation Scheme
VISTAR is a central sector scheme of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) that brings all of the ministry's survey, data and statistical work under one umbrella for five years. The Union Cabinet cleared it on 4 November 2026 with ₹4,371.10 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31, funding more surveys, help for State statistical systems and the 8th Economic Census.
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Adds VISTAR, the ₹4,371.10 crore MoSPI scheme approved on 4 November 2026: its three components, 59 surveys, SSS 2.0 for States and the 8th Economic Census.
- VISTAR
- MoSPI
- official statistics
- Economic Census
- SSS 2.0
- Statistical Business Register
- central sector scheme
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