New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- Central Statistics Office Director General (Social Statistics) A.K. Sadhu has said that the 7th Economic Census that is being conducted across the country through common services centres (CSCs) is likely to conclude by March 2020.

The survey is being jointly conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and CSC e-Governance Service. "For the first time, the entire Census is being conducted on a digital platform by the use of an application which will ensure high accuracy and data security," said Mr. Sadhu.

The survey began in the National Capital on December 13. The survey has already been launched and is on in 20 states and five union territories (UTs) and Delhi is the 26th state whe...