Cabinet approves 'Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)', a central sector scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31

The Union Cabinet approved the VISTAR scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs. 4,371.10 crore to modernize India's statistical system.

• The VISTAR scheme covers the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 and aims to conduct 59 surveys during the 16th FC cycle.
• It includes three components: Comprehensive Statistical Operations, Support for Statistical Strengthening (SSS 2.0), and the 8th Economic Census.
• MoSPI will release new metrics including the Headline Index of Services Production and the Index of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises.