Cabinet clears ₹4,371 crore statistics overhaul, ₹2,814 crore critical minerals scheme, 850 fast-track courts

Published 05 Nov 2026, 07:15 IST

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The three-pronged scheme is aimed at strengthening data collecting, analysis, the incorporation of AI, as well as provide fresh data on the unorganised sector to make the overall GDP figure more accurate

— The Hindu
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New Delhi, November 4 (IANS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’ Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 4,371.10 crore.Aligned with…

— The Morung Express

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The VISTAR initiative will use AI and machine learning, expand the number of surveys and introduce new data sources to support policymaking.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 05 Nov 2026, 07:15 IST

Cabinet clears ₹4,371 crore statistics overhaul, ₹2,814 crore critical minerals scheme, 850 fast-track courts

The VISTAR initiative will use AI and machine learning, expand the number of surveys and introduce new data sources to support policymaking.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 21:18 IST

Union Cabinet approves new VISTAR scheme to overhaul India’s statistical system

The three-pronged scheme is aimed at strengthening data collecting, analysis, the incorporation of AI, as well as provide fresh data on the unorganised sector to make the overall GDP figure more accurate

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The Morung Express Center 04 Nov 2026, 17:07 IST

Cabinet approves Rs 4,371 crore VISTAR scheme for AI-ready statistical system

New Delhi, November 4 (IANS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’ Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 4,371.10 crore.Aligned with…

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