CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - Government of Himachal Pradesh

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8.7 Benefits of the Proposed Approach
The new system with the above mentioned features would help DES in the following
manner:
Online integration of data from all across the districts.
Online validation of data at the time of DATA ENTRY itself.
Creation of central repository- integrated data storage and dissemination
facility on official statistics covering all economic and social sectors.
Integration of legacy data.
Establishment of common statistical and reporting platform across the
Directorate.
Timely availability of data and release of reports.
Availability of statistics that meet the test of practical utility are to be
compiled and made available for citizen’s entitlement to public information.
Facilitate correct interpretation of data and to provide the single version of
truth.
Achieve and maintain international standards in official statistics.
Evolve state strategies/policies for the collection, tabulation and
dissemination of core statistics, including the release of calendar for various
data sets.
Identify the core statistics which are of state interest and are critical to the
development of economy.
The system would facilitate in developing strategies for human resource
development on official statistics including IT and communication need of
the statistical system.
Efficient co-ordination with state departments on statistical activities
including strengthening of existing institutional mechanisms.
Monitoring and review the functioning of the statistical system in the light
of the laid down policies, standards and recommend measures for
enhancement.
With the above objectives the DES will also consider following in
consultation with the technical experts