Statistics Division

Purpose

In order to create better mechanisms for digitization of processes related to implementation and monitoring of Central Sector/Centrally Sponsored Schemes, an institutional mechanism in the form of a Statistics Division have been set up by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The larger vision of establishing a Statistical Division is to create a Centralized Urban Data Portal at the Ministry level, to act as a single source urban data center for effective planning & strategic policy decisions. Breaking the silos, the Division strives to integrate all data sources and dashboards which have been maintained by respective Urban Missions implemented by the Ministry such as AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission, Urban Transport, PMAY-U, NULM, PM SVANidhi in fragmented manner. Such initiative of creating the Central Urban Data Repository would to reduce duplicity, improve accountability/ transparency in urban data management besides providing accurate, timely and credible data, resulting in effective governance improved evidence-based planning and policy formulation. In addition, it would ensure easy data access for all stakeholders, promoting data-driven planning/ decision-making/research etc.

Key Role

Acting as a Central urban data repository, the key role of the Statistics Division includes carrying out data analytics & visualization of data, gathered from various Missions of the Ministry/MoSPI and publishing periodic analytical reports while enabling effective monitoring of schemes. The publications may include statistical compendiums, statistical yearbook, annual reports, Mission specific analytical reports/statistical bulletin, performance/ achievements of SDG indicators etc. The Statistics Division shall drive the process of building and harnessing existing data available across the Missions of the Ministry at one platform. The Division would enable creation of well-integrated monitoring and data systems while ensuring adequate focus on enhanced efficiency, cost reduction, data quality and security and creating mechanisms for regular data analysis within the Ministry/Department to informed policy decisions. Coordinating with scheme divisions within the Ministry/Department as well as with required external partners such as States, other Ministries/Departments, research organizations, leading private players and academic institutions for taking necessary steps in the direction if required, is also one of their key responsibilities of the Division. The Statistics Division is headed by Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Ministry supported by Deputy Secretary/ Director level officer. He provides overall supervision and guidance in accomplishment of the activities of the Division.

Data and Strategy Unit (DSU)

Under larger umbrella of this Statistics Division, a Data and Strategy Unit (DSU) has been established. The objective of DSU is to develop an Integrated Dashboard, creating a centralized platform to monitor progress, integrate data from various Missions, and facilitate informed decision-making. In addition, it aims to improve the data ecosystem in the Ministry and achieve a score of 5.0 in the Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) by enhancing its data governance practices, leading to more effective and efficient governance and improved public service delivery. For this, the DSU team continues to help and guide all the Missions and departments towards improving their DGQI scores.

Additionally, the DSU is focused on breaking silos and providing reporting solutions which are beneficial for comprehensive analysis by the Ministry officials, academicians, research institutions and scholars. Furthermore, an integrated & robust system will ensure data storage across several MIS dashboards of the Ministry.

The DSU has been structured with following four verticals:

1. Monitoring Unit – For integrating siloed monitoring initiatives across the Ministry/Department

2. Statistics Unit – For identifying overall statistical needs of the Ministry/Department and ensuring coordination with necessary agencies to meet the same

3. Technology Unit – For ensuring 100% digitization and integrating siloed MIS/dashboards/data systems of the Ministry/Department

4. Data Analytics Unit – For undertaking and promoting data analysis on collected data to drive decisions.

The sub-units within the DSU are headed by a Senior level officer. Each sub-unit is composed of Leads who are domain experts and provide direction to the efforts to be undertaken. The Leads are supported by technical team to accomplish the desired task. As a part of DSU, the skilled analysts who possess domain knowledge are responsible for carrying out the implementation efforts.

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National Buildings Organization (NBO)

The National Buildings Organization (NBO) was established in 1954 as an attached office under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (then Ministry of Works and Housing) to facilitate technology transfer, experimentation, development, and dissemination of housing statistics. Recognizing the evolving landscape of housing policies and the increasing need for comprehensive data, NBO underwent restructurings in 1992 and 2006 to align with contemporary requirements under the National Housing Policy.

Mandate and Functions:
  • Data Management: Collecting, collating, validating, analyzing, disseminating, and publishing statistics related to housing and building construction.
  • Training and Capacity Building: Organizing training programs for state government officials and staff involved in the collection and dissemination of housing and building construction statistics.
  • Documentation and Research: Establishing and managing a documentation center focused on statistics pertaining to housing, poverty, slums, and related infrastructure.
  • Coordination: Serving as a nodal agency by coordinating with state governments, research institutions, and other stakeholders to address the statistical needs of planners, policymakers, and researchers in the housing sector.
  • Surveys and Studies: Conducting regular short-term sample surveys and special socio-economic studies to evaluate the impact of various plans, policies, and programs in housing and infrastructure.-

Activities

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Committiees

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Publications

Urbanisation and Poverty in India (A Statistical Compendium - 2010):

This publication containing valuable information on urban poverty-related statistics. It provides important data on urbanization trends and patterns, urban poverty, urban informal sector and slums.


Housing in India (A Statistical Compendium - 2011):

This publication provides useful information on housing conditions and housing amenities - related statistics drawn from Census of India, National Sample survey Organisation, National Statistical Organisation, and other sources in a single document.


Building Material Prices ( A Statistical Compendium - 2012) & Wages of Construction Labour ( A Statistical Compendium - 2012):

The data for the publications is collected quarterly at the instance of NBO by the State government under the three tier scheme.

The publication contains data on selected building materials and wages of labour in respect of selected centres spread throughout the country. The data is presented separately for four quarters for a particular year. In order to provide a comparative picture of the variations in the prices in the prices and wage rates annual average prices and wage rates for the preceding years is also given.

The publication is useful for the public sector agencies engaged in providing housing and or related services, individual, builders; persons engaged in related research, persons in the real estate business by helping them make an assessment of the likely cost of the project.

Report of the Committee on Slum Statistics/Census:

A Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. Pranob Sen, Principal Adviser, Planning Commission (former Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, and Government of India) was set up by Ministry of HUPA to study the slum definition and to estimate urban slum population for the whole country on the basis of available data. The Committee submitted its final Report to the Ministry of HUPA and the same has been accepted by the Government. As per the Committee's Report, the estimated Slum Population in the country in 2001 comes to 75.26 million and the projected slum population in the country for the year 2011 at 93.06 million.


Urban Housing Shortage (2012-17):

A Technical Group on estimation of Urban Housing Shortage was constituted by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs under the chairmanship of Prof. Amitabh Kundu, Dean of School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru National University to estimate the urban housing shortage in the country at the beginning of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17) and the total requirement of housing units during the 12th Plan Period. The committee has submitted its report and the same has been accepted by the Government.

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