GoISTATS MOBILE APPLICATION
Why in News?
The GoIStats (Government of India Statistics) mobile application is in the news because the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) provided a progress update in the Lok Sabha on March 11, 2026.
About
- Growing User Engagement: Since its launch on June 29, 2025 (National Statistics Day), the app has recorded over 17,475 downloads and more than 3.66 lakh hits as of February 2026.
- Expansion of Datasets: The platform has recently expanded to include visualizations for 12 socio-economic indicators across 9 major statistical products, up from 8 products in late 2025.
- High User Satisfaction: The app currently maintains high ratings of 4.9/5.0 on Google Play and 4.8/5.0 on the iOS App Store.
Purpose & Development
- Objective: Designed to provide stakeholders with a "snapshot" of India's latest official socio-economic data on the go.
- Developer: Developed by the National Sample Survey Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
- Target Audience: Serves policymakers, researchers, students, and citizens who require quick access to authentic government data.
Core Features
- Interactive "Key Trends" Dashboard: Offers dynamic visualizations of critical metrics like GDP, Inflation, and Employment.
- "Products" Section: Provides one-click access to download datasets in CSV format directly to mobile devices.
- Data Storytelling: Includes a curated section of 178+ infographics that translate complex statistics into digestible insights.
- Advance Release Calendar: Helps users stay informed about upcoming release dates for important national reports and data.
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