What happened: Vice-President’s interaction with Indian Statistical Service trainees
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan met the Officer Trainees of the 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
During the interaction, the Vice-President addressed 34 young officers, including 16 women, and congratulated the trainees. He also highlighted that growing women representation in the Indian Statistical Service reflects India’s shift from women empowerment to women-led development.
Core message: accurate data is the foundation for correct decisions and scheme delivery
The Vice-President stressed that accurate and reliable data is crucial for governance and for delivering government schemes.
He stated a principle in plain terms: if data is not correct, then no decision can be correct. He linked incorrect data to governance failures such as: wasted resources due to wrong beneficiary identification;impaired planning, resource allocation, and scheme implementation.
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