India, June 23 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The National Sample Survey (NSS) is internationally recognized for the pioneering scale and scope of its household surveys, conducted annually and quarterly on a wide range of subjects since its inception. The first survey was launched in 1950 and since then NSS has played a crucial role in providing data-driven insights for policymaking. However, despite its extensive experience NSS has not yet undertaken a comprehensive full-fledged survey on income distribution. Although pilot surveys have been attempted in the past, these efforts did not culminate in a nationwide survey. Recognizing the growing significance of such data, NSS acknowledges the urgent need for a ...