Sensitization programme on 'Annual Survey of Industries 2022-23' held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 25 2024:
A 1-day sensitization programme on "Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2022-23" was held today at the premises of National Sample Survey Office, Field Operations Division (NSSO/FOD), Regional Office, Imphal, in Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai.
The camp was jointly organised by NSSO(FOD), RO-Imphal, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India and Manipur Industries Units to sensitise business associations & establishments on the importance of self-compilation of ASI returns timely & appropriately.
About 20 industrial units from different districts participated in the camp, said a release.
Speaking on the occasion, N Mohondas Singh, Joint Director NSSO(FOD), North Eastern Zone (NEZ) Guwahati stressed on the importance of ASI data in calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country and urged all the units for self-compilation & timely submission of the returns.
Pointing out that defaulting units could be prosecuted as per rules framed under Statistics Act 2008, he said that the camp was organised to enable self-compilation and ensure timely submission of returns of the units.
Representatives from various units thanked the NSSO(FOD) for organising such an important camp.
NSSO(FOD) RO-Imphal has appealed to all the units for timely submission of returns to avoid any legal action against the defaulting units and cooperation may be given to the officials visiting the units.
The meeting was also attended by senior officers of NSSO(FOD), RO-Imphal.