National Sample Survey (NSS): An Overview The National Sample Survey was established in 1950 by the Government of India, initially under the Ministry of Finance

National Sample Survey (NSS): An Overview The National Sample Survey was established in 1950 by the Government of India, initially under the Ministry of Finance, with the vision of filling critical data gaps in the Indian economy through scientifically designed nationwide sample surveys. This initiative was pioneered by prominent statisticians such as Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, often rega (Extractive summary — verify with official source.)