Source: PIB
Context:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the draft questionnaire for the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026. The survey aims to capture critical data on the health and dynamics of unincorporated, non-agricultural enterprises across India.
Key Features of ASUSE
- Coverage: Unincorporated non-agricultural establishments in manufacturing, trade, and services.
- Data Collected:
- Economic: Number of workers, gross value added, wages, fixed assets, outstanding loans.
- Operational: Ownership type, nature of operation, registration status, use of ICT.
- Frequency: Conducted annually since 2021-22.
- Quarterly Bulletin: MoSPI has also launched QBUSE (Quarterly Bulletin of Unincorporated Sector) from Jan–Mar 2025, with Q2 (July–Sep 2025) available online.
Objectives of ASUSE 2026
- Improve Policy Relevance: Align survey design with stakeholder requirements for informed, data-driven decisions.
- Enhance Data Quality: Incorporate feedback from Data User Conferences, expert groups, and ministries.
- Generate Insights: Support national accounts statistics and policymaking in sectors like MSME, trade, and services.
