write a short note on NSSO - Social Science - Poverty as a Challenge

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write a short note on NSSO?

Shayoni Guha · Accepted Answer

National Sample Survey OFFICE
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) was set up in 1950, with
the idea of having a permanent survey organisation to collect data
on various facets of the economy In order to assist in
socioeconomic planning and policy making, NSSO conducts nationwide
sample surveys known as National Sample Survey (NSS) The NSS is a
continuing survey in the sense that it is carried out in the form
of successive “rounds”, each round usually of a year's
duration covering several topics of current interest The surveys
are conducted through household interviews, using a random sample
of households covering practically the entire geographical area of
the country

OBJECTIVES OF NSSO

To provide statistical and other information for the purpose of
state or national planning and policy requirements
To evolve statistical techniques for the analysis of
statistical data, the solution of administrative problems and
estimation of future trends
To collect and publish information which will be of use to
those engaged in economic activities in the country
To provide and analyse information which are useful to research
workers in socioeconomic fields