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EconomyThe Hindu30 June 2026
AI must not compromise integrity of official statistics: P.K. Mishra
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📌 Summary:
- P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said at the 20th Statistics Day (June 29, 2026) that AI-ready data becomes a national asset "only when backed by robust standards of quality, privacy and transparency"
- AI offers "transformative opportunities" for statistical analysis and policymaking but its adoption must be guided by strong governance frameworks
- Frameworks must address bias, accountability and explainability so that innovation strengthens rather than compromises the integrity of official statistics
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2/GS3 — governance of data and AI, integrity of official statistics, evidence-based policymaking
📝 Prelims Facts:
- National Statistics Day is observed on June 29, the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis
- 2026 marked the 20th Statistics Day
- Official statistics in India are coordinated by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
🔑 Key Term: Explainability — the ability to understand and interpret how an AI system reaches its outputs, central to accountable AI in governance.
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