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Household Income Survey in 2026

Kumari Sonali

Household Income Survey in 2026:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced that India will conduct its first comprehensive Household Income Survey in 2026.

  • A nationwide Household Income Survey aimed at generating robust and reliable data on income distribution across India for the first time.
  • Ministry & Organisations Involved:
    • Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
    • National Sample Survey (NSS)
    • Technical Expert Group (TEG) led by Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla.
  • Features of the 2026 Survey:
    • First nationwide survey solely focused on household income distribution.
    • Overseen by Technical Expert Group (TEG) to incorporate global best practices.
    • Focus on developing conceptual clarity, sampling design, and estimation methodology.
    • Incorporates digital tools to improve accuracy and capture impact of technology on wages and income.
    • Builds on MoSPI’s recent statistical innovations (unincorporated sector surveys, services sector, private capital expenditure, and tourism data).

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