Context:
In a significant step towards statistical transparency and data literacy, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released its first-ever reader-friendly guide to help users better understand official surveys conducted in India.
About Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASUSE
- A first-of-its-kind publication released by the National Statistics Office.
- Designed to demystify ASUSE (Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises) for data users, researchers, policymakers, and respondents.
- Uses simple, non-technical language, moving away from dense statistical jargon traditionally associated with official surveys.
Objectives
- Improve public trust in official data.
- Enable informed use of survey data by academics, analysts, and policymakers.
- Address misconceptions and doubts among survey respondents.
- Align Indian statistical communication with global best practices.
