Sukhatme National Award in Statistics

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News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026.

About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics

Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
Source – PIB
  • Instituted by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
  • It is a prestigious national honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of official statistics in India.
  • It carries a citation, a shawl and a memento. 
  • Instituted in: The award was instituted in the year 2000.
  • Objective of the Award: To acknowledge eminent Indian statisticians whose high-quality research and professional work have:
    • Strengthened the official statistical system in India.
    • Contributed significantly to the development and improvement of official statistics.
  • Eligibility: It is conferred on Indian statisticians aged 45 years and above for their lifetime contributions and achievements in the field of statistics.
  • The award is conferred in alternate years.
  • Nominations: Self-nomination by eligible candidates is permitted and Institutions are also allowed to propose nominations
  • Award Presentation: The award is presented on Statistics Day (June 29).
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