Warring seeks MSP guarantee as promised to farmers Demands Rs 50-70 cr annual research grant for PAU Seeks debt relief for farmers on pattern of industry loan waiver Reveals, Punjab didn’t get a penny of Rs 1600 cr flood relief Demands withdrawal of the law on stubble burning Chandigarh/New Delhi 18 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded that the government of India should bring the law to provide MSP guarantee to the farmers as had been promised to them when they withdrew their 15 month long strike against three farm laws. He also demanded Rs 50 crore to Rs 70 crores annual research grant for the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to improve the research facilities for better agriculture. The Ludhiana MP made a strong case for providing debt relief to the small and marginal farmers through one time settlement by waiving off their interests. He asked, if the government can waive off loans worth Rs 1...
NSSO Regional Office, Chandigarh Celebrates 19th Statistics Day
Chandigarh 29 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by Professor P.C. Mahalanobis in the fields of economics, planning, and the development of statistics, the Regional Office, Chandigarh of the National Statistical Office (NSO) celebrated the 19th Statistics Day, 2025 on 29th June at the Mini Hall, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh. The event marked the birth anniversary of the Father of Indian Statistics, Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. This year’s theme is “75 Years of the National Sample Survey.” The event was inaugurated by Shri Deepak Mehra, Deputy Director General, NSSO (FOD), RO Chandigarh, who shared insights into the life and contributions of Prof. Mahalanobis. On this occasion, Pavitar Singh, Director (Retd.), Press Information Bureau (PIB), served as the Guest of Honour and highlighted Prof. Mahalanobis’s invaluable role in strengthening the Indian statistical system. He also underscored the importance of statistics in everyday life.
R.K. Mor, Additional Director, Department of Economic and Statistical Analysis, Haryana, provided an overview of the evolution of the National Sample Survey in India. Vasudev Sharma, Senior Statistical Officer (Retd.), shared personal experiences from the field and discussed challenges faced during data collection. As part of the ceremony, participants offered floral tributes to Prof. Mahalanobis. The event also featured engaging activities, including a quiz competition, essay writing, and a poster exhibition. A total of around 60 participants, comprising officers, officials, and university students associated with the field of statistics, attended and participated enthusiastically. The celebration successfully promoted awareness about the critical role of statistics in national development.
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