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Inviting Comments on Discussion Paper on “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Expenditure Approach”

Inviting Comments on Discussion Paper on “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Expenditure Approach”
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Dec 22, 2025
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Jan 07, 2026
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National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a Discussion Paper titled “Methodological Improvements in ...

National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a Discussion Paper titled “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Expenditure Approach”. This exercise is part of the preparation for the new series of National Accounts Statistics with FY 2022–23 as the base year, which is scheduled for release on 27 February 2026.

The Discussion Paper outlines the proposed methodological refinements and improvements in the compilation of National Accounts aggregates using the Expenditure Approach, with the objective of enhancing the quality, accuracy, and usability of national accounts data.

Comments and feedback on the Discussion Paper are invited from experts, academicians, government bodies, state governments, financial institutions, users of national accounts data, and other stakeholders. Suggestions may be shared at: ddg3.nad@mospi.gov.in by 7 January 2026.

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SATISH ARUN TANDEKAR
SATISH ARUN TANDEKAR 6 months 2 weeks ago
Methodological improvements in the expenditure approach enhance the accuracy, credibility, and policy relevance of India’s GDP estimates. GDP, measured via PFCE, GFCE, Gross Capital Formation, and Net Exports, benefits from strengthened data sources such as GST, MCA-21, government accounts, and trade data. Better coverage of the informal economy and inclusion of imputed rent improve completeness. Base year revision to 2011–12, NIC 2008 classification, refined price indices, and chain-linked volume measures ensure accurate real growth. Supply and Use Tables reconcile production, income, and expenditure data, reducing discrepancies. Further integration of high-frequency digital data, frequent household surveys, strengthened state-level accounts, transparency, and capacity building will ensure timely, robust, and internationally comparable national accounts for effective policy-making.
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Nirmal Thapa
Nirmal Thapa 6 months 2 weeks ago
"मैं व्यय दृष्टिकोण का उपयोग करके राष्ट्रीय खातों के संकलन के लिए कार्यप्रणाली में सुधार की पहल की सराहना करता हूँ। मैं जीएसटी रिटर्न, ई-चालान, और यूपीआई लेनदेन जैसे अधिक रीयल-टाइम डिजिटल डेटा स्रोतों को एकीकृत करने के कदम का दृढ़ता से समर्थन करता हूँ। इससे डेटा की सटीकता और समयबद्धता में उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि होगी, जिससे भारत की आर्थिक गतिविधि का अधिक मजबूत प्रतिबिंब मिलेगा।"
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AnuRemisha
AnuRemisha 6 months 2 weeks ago
Methodological improvements in the expenditure approach are essential to enhance the accuracy and credibility of India’s national accounts. Greater use of real-time digital data sources such as GST returns, e-invoicing, UPI transactions, and e-commerce platforms can significantly improve estimates of private final consumption expenditure. Strengthening household consumption surveys with higher frequency and better rural–urban coverage is also necessary to capture changing consumption patterns. Improved measurement of government expenditure outcomes, capital formation, and informal sector activities will ensure more reliable GDP estimates. Transparency in methods, periodic revisions, and alignment with international standards like SNA will further build public trust and policy relevance.
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LekheshvaramDharmanandnikhil
LekheshvaramDharmanandnikhil 6 months 2 weeks ago
डिजिटल डेटा का उपयोग: ऑनलाइन ट्रांजैक्शन और GST डेटा का इस्तेमाल करें ताकि आंकड़े एकदम सटीक हों। ​आम जनता का खर्च: मध्यम और गरीब वर्ग के वास्तविक खर्चों को मापने के लिए और बेहतर सर्वे किए जाएं। ​समय की बचत: डेटा इकट्ठा करने और रिपोर्ट जारी करने में लगने वाले समय को कम किया जाए (Real-time data)। ​पारदर्शिता: सरकार यह स्पष्ट बताए कि डेटा कहाँ से लिया गया है ताकि लोग उस पर भरोसा कर सकें।
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SodhaparmarJaydipsinhAshokbhai
SodhaparmarJaydipsinhAshokbhai 6 months 2 weeks ago
The proposed methodological improvements in the expenditure approach are timely and necessary. Better coverage of informal consumption, use of administrative and digital data, and transparent deflation methods will improve accuracy and credibility of national accounts. Regular revisions aligned with global standards will strengthen policy relevance.
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Parameswaran
Parameswaran 6 months 2 weeks ago
🇮🇳 Republic Day of India – The Path Towards Becoming a Global Superpower 🇮🇳 Every year on 26th January, India celebrates Republic Day, marking the historic moment when our nation adopted its Constitution and became a sovereign, democratic republic. This day not only reminds us of our freedom but also calls upon every citizen to reflect on the responsibility of shaping India’s future. Today, India stands at a crucial turning point. The world recognizes our potential. However, to truly become a global superpower, India must take strong, clear, and visionary decisions. 🇮🇳 1. Education – The Foundation of National Power A nation becomes powerful not through weapons alone, but through knowledge and wisdom. Education must focus not only on employment but also on innovation and research Government schools must be upgraded to global standards Strong focus on science, technology, artificial intelligence, and space research A nation with educated youth is a nation that leads the world. 🇮
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Kamalchouhan
Kamalchouhan 6 months 2 weeks ago
सेवा में, माननीय महोदय विषय: मोटरसाइकिलों में एयर फ़िल्टर डिज़ाइन में सुधार हेतु सुझाव सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं एक नागरिक होने के नाते एक महत्वपूर्ण विषय पर आपका ध्यान आकर्षित करना चाहता हूँ। वर्तमान समय में अधिकतर बाइकों में यदि एयर फ़िल्टर गंदा हो जाता है, तो केवल अंदर का फ़िल्टर बदलने के बजाय पूरी एयर फ़िल्टर बॉडी बदलनी पड़ती है। इससे आम उपभोक्ता पर अनावश्यक आर्थिक बोझ पड़ता है तथा प्लास्टिक कचरा बढ़ने के कारण पर्यावरण को भी नुकसान होता है। जैसे सरकार द्वारा सभी मोबाइल फ़ोन में एक समान Type-C चार्जर अनिवार्य किया गया है, उसी प्रकार वाहन उद्योग में भी ऐसे सुधार किए जा सकते हैं। मेरे सुझाव निम्नलिखित हैं: 1. मोटरसाइकिलों के एयर फ़िल्टर इस प्रकार डिज़ाइन किए जाएँ कि केवल अंदर का फ़ोम या पेपर फ़िल्टर ही बदला जा सके, पूरी बॉडी बदलने की आवश्यकता न हो। 2. सरकार द्वारा एक विशेषज्ञ समिति बनाई जाए, जो ऐसे ऑटोमोबाइल पार्ट्स की सूची तैयार करे जहाँ डिज़ाइन सुधार से लागत कम हो, उपभोक्ता को लाभ मिले और पर्यावरण संरक्षण भी हो। मुझे आशा है कि सरकार इस सुझाव पर विचार
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GirijaShankar Mohapatra
GirijaShankar Mohapatra 6 months 2 weeks ago
PERFORMANCE INDEX OF SCHOOLS:The performance index of each school run by either state Government or Central Government. 1. Students satisfaction level on the teachers taking class based on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent and 1 being very poor. 2. NO of students out performing based on consistently scoring outstanding marks. 3. NO of students percentage passing out with success. 4. Score on cleanliness of the school environment. 5. NUMBER of students out performing in sports…SCHOOL inspector should gauge the school performance o these parameters. Other parameters could be added as well which is worth considering.,,
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GirijaShankar Mohapatra
GirijaShankar Mohapatra 6 months 2 weeks ago
PERFORMANCE INDEX FOR POLICE: It could be measured for each police station based on the data received from Police station in-charge which can be obtained from the information logged in to the computer of the police station which is connected to Internet and the whole system should be designed by NIC and the system is installed through out the nation identically where each PS has an ID. NO OF FIRS registered, NO of FIRS closed successfully. NO of helps extended to citizens with brief description of events, NO of awards obtained etc…Supervision of performance should be measured on this score…
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