BRICS National Statistical Offices Meet in Lucknow to Enhance Cooperation
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of BRICS Countries |
| Location & Date | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (3-4 August 2026) |
| Host Country | India (BRICS Chairship 2026) |
| Theme | "Quality Statistics as Driver of Change" (Aligned with India's BRICS Chairship theme: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability") |
| Key Discussions | - Role of AI, geospatial tech, and modern survey methods in improving statistics. - System of National Accounts (SNA) 2025 roadmap presented by India. - Statistical reforms and alternative data sources (China, Brazil, Indonesia). |
| India's Digital Showcase | e-SIGMA (e-Survey Information Gathering and Management Application) - A CAPI-enabled cloud platform for digital surveys and census. |