Selected Socio-Economic Statistics India 2002

Abstract

From Preface: It has always been the endeavour of the Central Statistical Organisation in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to compile and publish statistical information on important socio-economic aspects with regular periodicity. This publication is the latest issue of the series covering a wide range of subjects. India has achieved considerable progress in socio-economic development over the years. Comparable statistical indicators are, however, necessary to measure such changes. Recognising this need, the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) brought out a brochure entitled “Selected Socio-Economic Indicators for India” for the first time in December 1987. Since this publication was found to be quite useful by different types of users, CSO started bringing it out as a regular publication. However, in 1993, it was renamed as “Selected Socio-Economic Statistics, India”.