activity profile of the directorate of economics and statistics and

Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate Activity Profile of the Directorate

of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and of Economics and Statistics and

New Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives TakenNew Initiatives Taken

G.A. QureshiG.A. Qureshi

Director GeneralDirector General

Economics & Statistics, J&KEconomics & Statistics, J&K

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Origin of DES� Grown out of the nucleus of a “Statistical

Section” consisting of one Research Officer, One Research Superintendent and two Senior Assistants in the Planning Department.

� The first expansion took place in 1957 when a Survey Section consisting of one Statistician, one Statistical Assistant and four Field Investigators was set up.

� Followed, a little latter, by creation of a few more posts and designating the unit as “Statistical Bureau” with the staff strength of 20 officials.

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Origin of DES

�� The DES, as it is now, was set up in 1967The DES, as it is now, was set up in 1967--68 68

and the Organisation has grown both vertically and the Organisation has grown both vertically

and horizontally since then.and horizontally since then.

�� The DES at present has The DES at present has

��Two Regional Joint Directorates. Two Regional Joint Directorates.

��District Statistics & Evaluation Offices and Chief District Statistics & Evaluation Offices and Chief

Planning Offices headed by officers of the rank of Planning Offices headed by officers of the rank of

Deputy Directors in all the 22 districts.Deputy Directors in all the 22 districts.

��Mini Statistical Unit in all 142 blocks, consisting Mini Statistical Unit in all 142 blocks, consisting

of one Statistical Officer, one Junior Statistical of one Statistical Officer, one Junior Statistical

Assistant and one Junior Assistant. Assistant and one Junior Assistant.

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Origin of DES

�� The Directorate has Statistical Units in all The Directorate has Statistical Units in all

the departments in the Civil Secretariat, the departments in the Civil Secretariat,

with Heads of Departments, in Provincial with Heads of Departments, in Provincial

and District level offices and at grass roots and District level offices and at grass roots

level at block/level at block/tehsiltehsil offices. These units are offices. These units are

headed by Joint Directors/ Deputy headed by Joint Directors/ Deputy

Directors/ Assistant Directors/ Statistical Directors/ Assistant Directors/ Statistical

Officers. Officers.

�� Two Statistical Training Schools have been Two Statistical Training Schools have been

set up in two divisions of the State. set up in two divisions of the State.

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Human Resource�� There are two services, viz. the gazetted and the nonThere are two services, viz. the gazetted and the non--

gazetted service. gazetted service.

�� The gazetted service includes Director General, Economics The gazetted service includes Director General, Economics & Statistics; Director, Plan Information & Project Planning, & Statistics; Director, Plan Information & Project Planning, Director, Perspective Planning; Director, CSS, Joint Director, Perspective Planning; Director, CSS, Joint Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors.Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors.

�� The nonThe non--gazetted service comprises of Statistical gazetted service comprises of Statistical Officers/Research Officers, Statistical Assistants/ Research Officers/Research Officers, Statistical Assistants/ Research Assistants, Junior Statistical Assistants/ Field Investigators.Assistants, Junior Statistical Assistants/ Field Investigators.

�� The gazetted service is administered by the Planning and The gazetted service is administered by the Planning and Development Department, while the nonDevelopment Department, while the non--gazetted service is gazetted service is under the control of the Director General, Economics & under the control of the Director General, Economics & Statistics. Statistics.

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Financial

Commissioner,

Plg & Dev. Deptt.

Director

CSSDirector

Perspective Planning

Director General

Economics &

Statistics

Director Area Planning

Director

Plan Information &

Project Planning

Regional Joint

Director, Evaluation & Statistics, Jammu

Regional Joint

Director, Evaluation & Statistics,Kashmir

Chief Planning Officers of Kashmir

Division

Chief Planning Officers of

Jammu Division

Statistical Training Institute of

Jammu Division

Statistical Training Institute of

Kashmir Division

District Statistics &

Evaluation Officers of

Jammu Division

Block Planning/ Statistical Cells of

Jammu Division

Block Planning/ Statistical Cells of

Kashmir Division

District Statistics &

Evaluation Officers of

Kashmir Division

Organizational Chart of E&S Organisation, J&K

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Staff Strength of E&S Organization

�� In the In the gazettedgazetted cadre, the organization has the following cadre, the organization has the following strengthstrength

Director GeneralDirector General 0101

DirectorsDirectors 0303

Joint DirectorsJoint Directors 1818

Dy. DirectorsDy. Directors 8686

Assistant DirectorsAssistant Directors 135135

�� The Non The Non gazettedgazetted (statistical) staff comprises of the (statistical) staff comprises of the following breakupfollowing breakup

Statistical OfficersStatistical Officers 436436

Statistical AssistantsStatistical Assistants 701701

Junior Statistical AssistantsJunior Statistical Assistants 413413

�� The Non The Non gazettedgazetted (ministerial) staff strength is around (ministerial) staff strength is around 500500

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Staff Strength of DES and its

subordinate agencies�� The DES J&K has staff strength at officer level as The DES J&K has staff strength at officer level as

indicated belowindicated below

Director General Director General 0101

Joint DirectorsJoint Directors 0404

Dy. DirectorsDy. Directors 4949

AssttAsstt. Directors. Directors 4242

�� The Non The Non gazettedgazetted statistical staff strength is as followsstatistical staff strength is as follows


Statistical AssistantsStatistical Assistants 115115

Junior Statistical AssistantsJunior Statistical Assistants 221221

�� The Non The Non gazettedgazetted ministerial staff strength is around ministerial staff strength is around Various categoriesVarious categories 320320

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Reorganization of DES

Reorganization of E&S Cadre has been effected Reorganization of E&S Cadre has been effected recently by the state government vide G.O No. 105recently by the state government vide G.O No. 105--PD of 2008 dated:07PD of 2008 dated:07--1010--2008 by creating 433 new 2008 by creating 433 new posts at all the levels in the posts at all the levels in the depttdeptt. They include:. They include:

0404 Directors Directors (+03=07)(+03=07)

1414 Joint DirectorsJoint Directors (+18=32)(+18=32)

5959 Deputy DirectorsDeputy Directors (+86=145)(+86=145)

150150 Assistant DirectorsAssistant Directors (+135=285)(+135=285)

154154 Statistical officersStatistical officers (+436=590)(+436=590)

5252 Statistical assistantsStatistical assistants (+701=753)(+701=753)

---- JrJr Stat AssistantsStat Assistants (+413=413)(+413=413)

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Reorganization of DES (Contd…)

The following additional posts have been The following additional posts have been

sanctioned for DES to coup up enhanced workload.sanctioned for DES to coup up enhanced workload.

Directorate levelDirectorate level

Joint Directors (Joint Directors (for Surveys) for Surveys) 0101

Assistant DirectorsAssistant Directors 0101

Statistical OfficerStatistical Officer 0101


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Reorganization of DES (Concld)

Statistical Training SchoolsStatistical Training Schools

Under reorganization of DES additional manpower for two TrainingUnder reorganization of DES additional manpower for two TrainingSchools Jammu/Srinagar has been provided for teaching of statistSchools Jammu/Srinagar has been provided for teaching of statistical ical trainees. The additional manpower created for the purpose is astrainees. The additional manpower created for the purpose is asunder:under:

0202 Joint Directors as Principals for two Regional Joint Directors as Principals for two Regional Statistical Statistical Training Schools, Jammu/SrinagarTraining Schools, Jammu/Srinagar

0202 Additional Additional DyDy. Directors, one for Statistical . Directors, one for Statistical Training SchoolTraining School

0202 Additional Assistant Directors, one for each Statistical Additional Assistant Directors, one for each Statistical Training SchoolTraining School

0202 Research Officers, one for each Statistical Training Research Officers, one for each Statistical Training SchoolSchool

0202 Research Assistant, one for each Statistical Training Research Assistant, one for each Statistical Training SchoolsSchools

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Role of DES

�� Designated as the nodal agency for coordinating Designated as the nodal agency for coordinating

and integrating statistical activities in the state.and integrating statistical activities in the state.

�� Government has also very lately declared DES as Government has also very lately declared DES as

State Agricultural Statistical Authority (SASA).State Agricultural Statistical Authority (SASA).

�� The DG, E&S is designated as Additional Chief The DG, E&S is designated as Additional Chief

Registrar of Births and Deaths in the state.Registrar of Births and Deaths in the state.

�� DG, E&S, is a major DG, E&S, is a major HoDHoD, who is vested with the , who is vested with the

powers of administering non powers of administering non gazettedgazetted cadre of cadre of

E&S cadre and Reviewing Authority for APRs of E&S cadre and Reviewing Authority for APRs of

the the gazettedgazetted cadre cadre uptoupto the rank of Joint Directors the rank of Joint Directors

(P&S).(P&S).

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Role of DES

�� DG, E&S is also designated as member secretary for DG, E&S is also designated as member secretary for

SLEC, apex body for finalizing development SLEC, apex body for finalizing development

evaluation.evaluation.

�� DG, E&S also functions as Registrar of Statistical DG, E&S also functions as Registrar of Statistical

Exams, conducted by DES for inExams, conducted by DES for in--service non service non

gazettedgazetted statistical personnel.statistical personnel.

�� DG, E&S acts as a member of the standing DG, E&S acts as a member of the standing

committee constituted by the CSO, MOS&PI, GoI committee constituted by the CSO, MOS&PI, GoI

for assessing requirements of statistical system in for assessing requirements of statistical system in

the countrythe country

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Functions/Activities of DES�� Official Statistics SectionOfficial Statistics Section

The main section of the DES and acts as data bank in the The main section of the DES and acts as data bank in the DES. DES.

Collects and compiles statistical data, called Official Collects and compiles statistical data, called Official Statistics, emanating from dayStatistics, emanating from day--toto--day working in various day working in various Departments of the state government.Departments of the state government.

Prepares Digest of Statistics, the flagship Publication of Prepares Digest of Statistics, the flagship Publication of the DES and provides data for Economic Survey Reports the DES and provides data for Economic Survey Reports and other publications on economic analysis. and other publications on economic analysis.

�� State Income SectionState Income Section

Prepares state level income estimates like Gross State Prepares state level income estimates like Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), Net State Domestic Product Domestic Product (GSDP), Net State Domestic Product (NSDP), Per Capita Income estimates. Has recently (NSDP), Per Capita Income estimates. Has recently started compiling Index of Industrial Production (IIP) started compiling Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and the District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates. and the District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates.

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Functions/Activities of DES

Price Statistics Section Price Statistics Section

�� Weekly retail prices of some of the essential Weekly retail prices of some of the essential

commodities are collected from all the district commodities are collected from all the district

markets.markets.

�� Weekly wholesale prices are collected from eight Weekly wholesale prices are collected from eight

districts viz., Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, districts viz., Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag,

Pulwama, Jammu, Poonch, Pulwama, Jammu, Poonch, UdhampurUdhampur and and KathuaKathua. .

�� The weekly price returns on retail prices of food The weekly price returns on retail prices of food

commodities and wholesale price of agricultural commodities and wholesale price of agricultural

commodities for the two centers of Jammu and commodities for the two centers of Jammu and

Srinagar are furnished to various state/central Srinagar are furnished to various state/central

government offices on regular basis. government offices on regular basis.

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�� A monthly price bulletin reflecting the price data is A monthly price bulletin reflecting the price data is

issued regularly by the DES. issued regularly by the DES.

�� The DES has started collection of prices of 14 The DES has started collection of prices of 14

essential commodities viz. 1. Rice, 2. Wheat, 3. essential commodities viz. 1. Rice, 2. Wheat, 3.

AttaAtta, 4. Gram Dal, 5. , 4. Gram Dal, 5. Tur/ArharTur/Arhar Dal, 6. Sugar, 7. Dal, 6. Sugar, 7.

Groundnut Oil, 8. Mustard Oil, 10. Groundnut Oil, 8. Mustard Oil, 10. VanaspatiVanaspati, 11. , 11.

Milk, 12. Potato, 13. Onion and 14. Salt, on daily Milk, 12. Potato, 13. Onion and 14. Salt, on daily

basis for the two capital cities of Jammu and basis for the two capital cities of Jammu and

Srinagar from August 2006. Srinagar from August 2006.

�� The daily prices of these commodities are The daily prices of these commodities are

transmitted to the monitoring cell working in the transmitted to the monitoring cell working in the

PMPM’’s Office.s Office.

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Vital Statistics SectionVital Statistics Section

�� Recording of Births and Deaths is an important Recording of Births and Deaths is an important source of demographic data for socio economic source of demographic data for socio economic development and population control. development and population control.

�� The Directorate collects data on births and deaths The Directorate collects data on births and deaths through 286 registration units spread across the through 286 registration units spread across the state. The data collected compiled , analyzed and state. The data collected compiled , analyzed and disseminated in the shape of an annual disseminated in the shape of an annual publication titled publication titled ““Vital Statistical BulletinVital Statistical Bulletin””. .

�� Indicators like birth rate, death rate, infant Indicators like birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, etc are mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, etc are generated from the registered data. generated from the registered data.

�� Latest issue of this Bulletin for the year 2007 Latest issue of this Bulletin for the year 2007 stands issued.stands issued.

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Functions/Activities of DESNational Sample Survey SectionNational Sample Survey Section

�� At the national level National Sample Survey Organization is At the national level National Sample Survey Organization is mandated to conduct large scale sample surveys for collecting mandated to conduct large scale sample surveys for collecting sociosocio--economic data employing scientific sampling methods. economic data employing scientific sampling methods.

�� However, these surveys provide figures for the national and statHowever, these surveys provide figures for the national and state e levels only. levels only.

�� The DES also participates in these surveys on double matching The DES also participates in these surveys on double matching sample basis i.e. for every sample selected by the NSSO, the DESsample basis i.e. for every sample selected by the NSSO, the DESuses its field agencies to collect information from two samples uses its field agencies to collect information from two samples to to cull district level figures for their use at the state level. cull district level figures for their use at the state level.

�� Earlier the districts of Leh and Kargil were not included in theEarlier the districts of Leh and Kargil were not included in theNSSO surveys, but they have been brought under the ambit of NSS NSSO surveys, but they have been brought under the ambit of NSS work from 2006work from 2006--07. 07.

�� Presently the field work of 65Presently the field work of 65thth round of NSS is under progress since round of NSS is under progress since July 2008 and will conclude ending June 2009. The subject July 2008 and will conclude ending June 2009. The subject coverage of this round of this survey is Domestic Tourism, Housicoverage of this round of this survey is Domestic Tourism, Housing ng Condition, Particulars of SlumsCondition, Particulars of Slums

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Functions/Activities of DESSurveys SectionSurveys Section

�� Scrutiny, tabulation, analysis and report writing of Scrutiny, tabulation, analysis and report writing of

the Integrated Sample Survey, the Integrated Sample Survey, operationalisedoperationalised by by

the Animal /Sheep Husbandry department is done by the Animal /Sheep Husbandry department is done by

the survey section of the DES. the survey section of the DES.

�� The Survey throws out data on production of milk , The Survey throws out data on production of milk ,

meat , eggs etc. in the state.meat , eggs etc. in the state.

�� The latest issue of the ISS report for the year 2006The latest issue of the ISS report for the year 2006--

07 stands released.07 stands released.

�� Below poverty line survey and literacy survey are at Below poverty line survey and literacy survey are at

their final stages of completion. The section has their final stages of completion. The section has

also recently concluded a survey on sexalso recently concluded a survey on sex--ratio.ratio.

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CensusesCensuses

�� The gigantic task of 5th Economic Census, which The gigantic task of 5th Economic Census, which

gives data on number and type of establishments in gives data on number and type of establishments in

the unorganised sector, was successfully completed the unorganised sector, was successfully completed

last year despite manpower shortage and disturbed last year despite manpower shortage and disturbed

condition prevailing in the state. condition prevailing in the state.

�� A comprehensive report of the census has been A comprehensive report of the census has been

prepared and stands released. prepared and stands released.

�� Similarly the field work of Minor Irrigation Census, Similarly the field work of Minor Irrigation Census,

with DES as the nodal office was completed within with DES as the nodal office was completed within

scheduled timeframe.scheduled timeframe.

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Evaluation SectionEvaluation Section

�� Besides surveys the DES conducts evaluation studies of Besides surveys the DES conducts evaluation studies of

projects, schemes and Programmes implemented in the state projects, schemes and Programmes implemented in the state

through the Evaluation Machinery of the DES at through the Evaluation Machinery of the DES at

State/Regional and District Level to assess their rate of State/Regional and District Level to assess their rate of

success or failure. success or failure.

�� The section deals with the designing and administration of The section deals with the designing and administration of

Evaluation Studies and also provides technical inputs to the Evaluation Studies and also provides technical inputs to the

field functionaries for carrying out the Evaluation process field functionaries for carrying out the Evaluation process

scientifically at Regional and District levels.scientifically at Regional and District levels.

�� Round about 100 Evaluation Studies are to be conducted Round about 100 Evaluation Studies are to be conducted

during a financial year. The Department has released during a financial year. The Department has released

Compendia of 350 Evaluation studies in two volumes for the Compendia of 350 Evaluation studies in two volumes for the

benefit of the users.benefit of the users.

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Statistical Trainings Statistical Trainings

Two Statistical Training Schools are functioning at Two Statistical Training Schools are functioning at

Jammu/ Srinagar for imparting training to the in service Jammu/ Srinagar for imparting training to the in service

non gazetted Statistical Employees of E&S Organisation non gazetted Statistical Employees of E&S Organisation

to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills

required for discharging their duties efficiently and required for discharging their duties efficiently and

effectively.effectively.

These Training Schools have been provided with These Training Schools have been provided with

computer labs equipped with latest electronic gadgets.computer labs equipped with latest electronic gadgets.

Computer UnitsComputer Units

PublicationsPublications

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Publications of DESCore StatisticsCore Statistics

1. Digest of Statistics 20072007--0808

2. Index of Industrial Production (IIP)Index of Industrial Production (IIP) 20072007--0808

3. Net State Domestic Product (NSDP)Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) 20072007--0808

4. District Domestic Product (DDP)District Domestic Product (DDP) 20072007--0808

5. Final Estimates of Area, Production and yield of Final Estimates of Area, Production and yield of

principal cropsprincipal crops

20062006--0707

6. Vital Statistics BulletinVital Statistics Bulletin 20062006

7. J&K in Indian EconomyJ&K in Indian Economy 20082008

Latest issueLatest issue

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Publications of DES (Contd…)

Economic AnalysisEconomic Analysis

1.1. J&K EconomyJ&K Economy-- performance Analysisperformance Analysis 20072007--0808

2.2. Annual Price Review of J&KAnnual Price Review of J&K 20072007--0808

3.3. J&K Economic ReviewJ&K Economic Review 20072007--0808

4.4. Economic cum Purpose Classification of Economic cum Purpose Classification of

State BudgetState Budget

20062006--0707

5.5. Indicators of Economic DevelopmentIndicators of Economic Development 20052005--0606

6.6. Indicators of Regional DevelopmentIndicators of Regional Development 20072007--0808


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Publications of DES (Contd…)Census/SurveyCensus/Survey

1.1. Household Consumer Expenditure of J&K Household Consumer Expenditure of J&K

(NSS 60(NSS 60thth Round)Round)

Jan.Jan.

20082008

2.2. Sex Ratio SurveySex Ratio Survey 20062006--0707

3.3. Report on Post Enumeration of DISE data (SSA)Report on Post Enumeration of DISE data (SSA) 2006 & 2006 &

20072007

4.4. Final results of 5Final results of 5thth Economic CensusEconomic Census--20052005 20072007--0808

5.5. Report on Type Study Report on Type Study ””Seed Rate of Crops other Seed Rate of Crops other

than those covered in cost of cultivation Surveythan those covered in cost of cultivation Survey””

20062006--0707

6.6. Report on Type StudyReport on Type Study ”” Rates of coal use for Rates of coal use for

manufacturing of bricksmanufacturing of bricks””

20052005--0606


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Development EvaluationDevelopment Evaluation

Evaluation study reports released during 2007Evaluation study reports released during 2007--0808

�� LowLow--cost Sanitation Programme, District cost Sanitation Programme, District KathuaKathua

�� Command Area Development Programme (Jammu Division)Command Area Development Programme (Jammu Division)

�� Prime MinisterPrime Minister’’s s RozgarRozgar YojnaYojna (Kashmir Division)(Kashmir Division)

�� Monitoring cum Evaluation report on District Information Monitoring cum Evaluation report on District Information

System of Education (DISE)System of Education (DISE)

�� Fish Ponds under PMFish Ponds under PM’’s Employment Package s Employment Package -- District District

KathuaKathua

�� Saffron Cultivation Saffron Cultivation -- District DodaDistrict Doda

�� Installation of Hand pumps Installation of Hand pumps -- District RajouriDistrict Rajouri

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�� Accelerated Rural Water Supply Scheme Accelerated Rural Water Supply Scheme -- District District BudgamBudgam

�� IndraIndra Awas Awas YojanaYojana -- District PulwamaDistrict Pulwama

�� Role of public Sector /Animal Husbandry Department Role of public Sector /Animal Husbandry Department in creating Employment opportunitiesin creating Employment opportunities

�� Integrated Child Development Scheme (All erstwhile Integrated Child Development Scheme (All erstwhile 14 Districts)14 Districts)

Evaluation study reports released during 2008Evaluation study reports released during 2008--0909

�� Prime MinisterPrime Minister’’s s RozgarRozgar YojnaYojna -- Jammu divisionJammu division

�� Command Area Development Programme Command Area Development Programme –– Kashmir Kashmir DivisionDivision

�� Self Employment Scheme, District SrinagarSelf Employment Scheme, District Srinagar

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DES Publications (Concld.)

�� River Valley ProjectRiver Valley Project--TheinThein Dam Dam

catchments catchments

Other PublicationsOther Publications

�� Statistics Familiarization Programme (Study Statistics Familiarization Programme (Study

material)material)

�� Training Manual for inTraining Manual for in--service Statistical service Statistical

TraineesTrainees

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New Initiatives Taken by DES New Initiatives Taken by DES

in the Recent Pastin the Recent Past

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New Initiatives TakenPre-Budget Economic Survey

�� For the first time in the history of the state, the Directorate For the first time in the history of the state, the Directorate of of Economics and Statistics prepared PreEconomics and Statistics prepared Pre--Budget Economic Survey Budget Economic Survey 20062006--0707

�� on the national patternon the national pattern

�� presented review of the major developments in the economy of presented review of the major developments in the economy of the state during the preceding years and also assessing the the state during the preceding years and also assessing the emerging trends so as to bring out the considerations and emerging trends so as to bring out the considerations and concerns relevant to the formulation of budgetary and economic concerns relevant to the formulation of budgetary and economic policies for the coming years. policies for the coming years.

�� Presented in both the Houses of State Legislature one day prior Presented in both the Houses of State Legislature one day prior to the presentation of State Budget by the Honto the presentation of State Budget by the Hon’’ble Minister for ble Minister for Planning & Finance in January 2007. Planning & Finance in January 2007.

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New Initiatives Taken

�� The work done by the DES in this behalf was The work done by the DES in this behalf was highly appreciated by all. highly appreciated by all.

�� In this way the state entered the league of a few In this way the state entered the league of a few states which prepare Perstates which prepare Per--budget Economic budget Economic Survey report. Survey report.

�� The second edition of the voluminous report, The second edition of the voluminous report, containing more than 500 pages with updated containing more than 500 pages with updated and analysed information and covering almost and analysed information and covering almost all the sections of state economy with richer all the sections of state economy with richer content was again presented in the State content was again presented in the State Assembly in the budget session on January 15, Assembly in the budget session on January 15, 2008 and got appreciation from various quarters. 2008 and got appreciation from various quarters.

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New Initiatives (Cont…)Village Amenity Directories (Village Amenity Directories (VADsVADs))

�� a warehouse of information pertaining to the actual present a warehouse of information pertaining to the actual present status of amenities and infrastructure available at the village status of amenities and infrastructure available at the village level level

�� VADsVADs with updated reference period 2006with updated reference period 2006--07 have been 07 have been prepared on a modified format of around 90 columns prepared on a modified format of around 90 columns containing information pertaining to the status of amenities containing information pertaining to the status of amenities and infrastructure available at the village level for the rural and infrastructure available at the village level for the rural areas and at the ward level for the urban areas, covering all areas and at the ward level for the urban areas, covering all the Blocks and Constituencies in each District of the state. the Blocks and Constituencies in each District of the state.

�� Apart from Andhra Pradesh, J&K is the only other state Apart from Andhra Pradesh, J&K is the only other state which collects and maintains basic data at the village/ward which collects and maintains basic data at the village/ward level. level.

�� The scope of the Directory is now being expanded to The scope of the Directory is now being expanded to include basic information about 230 parameters of Local include basic information about 230 parameters of Local Area Planning. Area Planning.

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New Initiatives (Cont…)

Block Statistical HandbooksBlock Statistical Handbooks

�� Aimed at Aimed at building up a strong database for local area building up a strong database for local area

planning at the Block levelplanning at the Block level

�� Around 20 Block Statistical Handbooks have Around 20 Block Statistical Handbooks have

already been completed. already been completed.

�� Preparation of Block Statistical Handbook for the Preparation of Block Statistical Handbook for the

remaining blocks is in progress. remaining blocks is in progress.

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Below Poverty Line Survey 2007Below Poverty Line Survey 2007

A multiA multi--dimensional initiative for assessing the dimensional initiative for assessing the proportion of people living below poverty line in the proportion of people living below poverty line in the J&K State J&K State

Was also designed to provide useful data on the Was also designed to provide useful data on the volume of unemployment, both among educated and volume of unemployment, both among educated and uneducated youth, together with latest literacy rate uneducated youth, together with latest literacy rate achieved in the State and other parameters linked to achieved in the State and other parameters linked to poverty. poverty.

Draft final report of the survey has been submitted to Draft final report of the survey has been submitted to the state government for approval. the state government for approval.

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District Domestic Product and Per Capita IncomeDistrict Domestic Product and Per Capita Income

�� Preparation of estimates of District Domestic Product and Preparation of estimates of District Domestic Product and

Per Capita Income is another novel initiative taken last year. Per Capita Income is another novel initiative taken last year.

�� The district level estimates were prepared, both at current The district level estimates were prepared, both at current

and constant (1993and constant (1993--94) prices for the first time for the year 94) prices for the first time for the year

20022002--03. 03.

�� The Directorate started another exercise to update the The Directorate started another exercise to update the

district level estimates for the year 2004district level estimates for the year 2004--05 and 200505 and 2005--06 06

and the report for 2007and the report for 2007--08 is ready for released. 08 is ready for released.

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National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) SurveysNational Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) Surveys

�� The DES is also mandated to conduct regular surveys on The DES is also mandated to conduct regular surveys on various Sociovarious Socio--Economic aspects and are undertaken at the Economic aspects and are undertaken at the behest of National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), behest of National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), GoI on double matching sample basis. GoI on double matching sample basis.

�� The data collected through such Surveys was not made use The data collected through such Surveys was not made use of in the past. That efforts made in the field were wasted by of in the past. That efforts made in the field were wasted by confining the valuable information to the filledconfining the valuable information to the filled--in schedules in schedules merely accumulating dust in the stores of the Directorate. merely accumulating dust in the stores of the Directorate.

�� Three (03) reports on different subjects/themes have been Three (03) reports on different subjects/themes have been generated in the last two years from the same field data generated in the last two years from the same field data which was not earlier made use of at all and these reports which was not earlier made use of at all and these reports stand published. stand published.

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Quarterly Quarterly Statistical Newsletter Statistical Newsletter

�� This quarterly publication gives full coverage to the StatisticaThis quarterly publication gives full coverage to the Statistical l activities being carried out by the DES. activities being carried out by the DES.

�� The publication of Statistical Newsletter had previously been The publication of Statistical Newsletter had previously been abandoned by the Directorate. It has been revived since June 200abandoned by the Directorate. It has been revived since June 2005 and 5 and is now being issued regularly on quarterly basis.is now being issued regularly on quarterly basis.

�� Besides, it also contains articles on statistics, economy and Besides, it also contains articles on statistics, economy and development.development.

�� The AprilThe April--June 2007 issue of Statistical Newsletter was dedicated to June 2007 issue of Statistical Newsletter was dedicated to Prof. Prof. MahalanobisMahalanobis, the father of Indian Statistical System. , the father of Indian Statistical System.

�� Efforts of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics taken in Efforts of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics taken in this this venture have been highly appreciated by the Ministry of Statistiventure have been highly appreciated by the Ministry of Statistics and cs and Programme Implementation, GOI and by the Chief Statistician of Programme Implementation, GOI and by the Chief Statistician of India, along with other users. India, along with other users.

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Index of Industrial Production (IIP)Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

�� The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was

prepared for the first time by the DES on the prepared for the first time by the DES on the

instructions of Central Statistical Organisation instructions of Central Statistical Organisation

covering the period 2004covering the period 2004--05 to 200605 to 2006--07. 07.

�� The first ever report was released on 29th of May The first ever report was released on 29th of May

2008 in the 7th International Seminar of 2008 in the 7th International Seminar of

International Institute for Development Studies International Institute for Development Studies

(IIDS), held at Kashmir University held during 28(IIDS), held at Kashmir University held during 28--

29th May, 2008.29th May, 2008.

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�� Website of the Directorate of E&SWebsite of the Directorate of E&S

�� The website of the DES has been functional The website of the DES has been functional

since June this year.since June this year.

�� The web address is The web address is www.ecostatjk.nic.inwww.ecostatjk.nic.in

�� Is now catering to the data needs of a diverse Is now catering to the data needs of a diverse

set of users free of cost. set of users free of cost.

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New Initiatives (Cont…)EvaluationEvaluation

�� The DES undertakes Evaluation of development programmes The DES undertakes Evaluation of development programmes implemented by the government. implemented by the government.

�� This legitimate job of the DES had acquired a back seat after This legitimate job of the DES had acquired a back seat after remaining unattended for quite a long time in the past. remaining unattended for quite a long time in the past.

�� Was given a fresh lease of life during past three years. ConcertWas given a fresh lease of life during past three years. Concerted ed efforts were made to bring on rails this programme by reactivatiefforts were made to bring on rails this programme by reactivating the ng the whole evaluation machinery at various levels since 2005. whole evaluation machinery at various levels since 2005.

�� About 38 evaluation study reports of selected programmes at the About 38 evaluation study reports of selected programmes at the State/Division/ District level have been released during the lasState/Division/ District level have been released during the last two t two years after getting the reports cleared both from Technical Adviyears after getting the reports cleared both from Technical Advisory sory Committee (TAC) and State Level Evaluation Committee (SLEC). Committee (TAC) and State Level Evaluation Committee (SLEC).

�� Mention of few evaluation studies released during last year (200Mention of few evaluation studies released during last year (20077--08) 08) is made here:is made here:

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New Initiatives (Cont…)Induction Training of Direct recruit batch of Induction Training of Direct recruit batch of ADsADs

�� Apart from routinely providing training to the non gazetted stafApart from routinely providing training to the non gazetted staff of the f of the Planning and Development Department, an Induction Course of two Planning and Development Department, an Induction Course of two months duration was organized for the first time in the history months duration was organized for the first time in the history of the of the Department for the batch of 32 newly recruited Assistant DirectoDepartment for the batch of 32 newly recruited Assistant Directors rs (P&S) which joined the Department in February, 2007 after a gap (P&S) which joined the Department in February, 2007 after a gap of of 14 years. 14 years.

�� Subsequently, the entire batch of trainees was sent to the CentrSubsequently, the entire batch of trainees was sent to the Central al Statistical Organization (CSO), New Delhi for two weekStatistical Organization (CSO), New Delhi for two week’’s specialized s specialized training course from 16th to 27th April, 2007 to get training intraining course from 16th to 27th April, 2007 to get training in the the countrycountry’’s premier statistical organisation and also to get a feel of thes premier statistical organisation and also to get a feel of thestatistical system existing at the national level. statistical system existing at the national level.

�� The course at CSO was arranged with the personal efforts of the The course at CSO was arranged with the personal efforts of the DES DES and specially designed by the CSO for the trainees of J&K State.and specially designed by the CSO for the trainees of J&K State.

�� The efforts made in this behalf have been highly appreciated by The efforts made in this behalf have been highly appreciated by the the State and the Central Government. State and the Central Government.

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�� The Directorate of Economics and Statistics The Directorate of Economics and Statistics came up with a new initiative came up with a new initiative ––quarterly quarterly development Journal, titled development Journal, titled ““JanibJanib--ii--ManzilManzil””, , the first issue of which was released in July, the first issue of which was released in July, 2008 by Prof. 2008 by Prof. AbijeetAbijeet SenSen, Member Planning , Member Planning Commission. Commission.

�� The journal is dedicated to analysing the The journal is dedicated to analysing the economic and development issues pertaining economic and development issues pertaining to our state.to our state.

�� The third issue of the Journal is ready for The third issue of the Journal is ready for release. release.

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�� The first ever publication titled SocioThe first ever publication titled Socio--economic economic Profile of J&KProfile of J&K-- 2008 has been released.2008 has been released.

�� It presents comprehensive information on history, It presents comprehensive information on history, geography, culture, heritage, polity of the J&K geography, culture, heritage, polity of the J&K State. State.

�� The publication as expected has been appreciated The publication as expected has been appreciated by the readers ranging from officials in the state by the readers ranging from officials in the state government, common people of the state, tourists government, common people of the state, tourists from abroad and from within the country and also from abroad and from within the country and also to the student community.to the student community.


� The first issue of the Urdu Journal “Janib-i-

Manzil” 2008-09 has been released.

� The publication titled “Performance of Jammu

& Kashmir Economy-2008, a maiden

publication of the Directorate has been

finalised & is ready for release.

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