Functions and Activities of National Statistical Systems Training academy

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1 Functions and Activities of National Statistical Systems Training academy 1

2 Training: Need/Importance Human Resource Development: Backbone/thrust area. Skilled Personnel: Efficiency, Growth, improved quality - Greatest asset Training: Critical component of HRD New entrants and serving employees

3 NSSTA Mandate: Training on official statistics and related Disciplines to the Statistical Personnel of the Central Government/State Govt./PSUs and neighboring/friendly developing Countries Functions: Training activities are guided by the recommendations of the Committee, Training Programmes Approval Committee (TPAC) under the Chairmanship of DG, CSO, MOS&PI. 3

4 Main Functions of NSSTA Addresses need based (In-service and Induction) training for: Statistical personnel serving the Statistical System at National and State level inter-alia including - Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officers Subordinate Statistical Services (SSS) officials Statistical personnel from other Ministries and Departments and also those from states and UTs 4

5 M. Stat Students of ISI and ISEC Centre India identified as a resource Centre for Capacity Building on Official Statistics for SAARC countries. Conduct a number of specialized Training of officials nominated by friendly/neighboring countries/international Agencies Internship programmes for Post Graduate students/ Research Scholars of various Universities Awareness programmes on Official Statistics for PG Students and Professors from Universities

6 International Trainings during weeks course for 19 participants under ISEC Programme 6 Training programmes for officials from Afghanistan Special programmes for SAARC countries 3 programmes Training Programmes in Collaboration with UNSIAP Other Training programmes supported by International Agencies like UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank, SIDA, Euro STAT etc.-5 6

7 International Trainings during One 6 weeks course for participants under ISEC Programme Training programmes for officials from Afghanistan Special programmes for SAARC countries Training Programmes in collaboration with UNSIAP Other Training programmes supported by International Agencies like UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank, SIDA, Euro STAT etc.

8 Training Programmes schduled during Probationary Training for ISS Probationers Refresher Training for ISS officers Mandatory Advanced Management Programmes for officers at STS, JAG & SAG/HAG level Current Economic Issues for JAG/SAG level officers Data Analysis using SPSS and Report Writing for STS/JAG level officers Domain specific Applications of GIS Environment Statistics & Natural Resource Accounting National Accounts Statistics Monitoring & Evaluation including Impact Assessment Gender Statistics Econometrics

9 Demography and Population Studies Planning & Designing of Sample Surveys Financial Management Induction Training for SSS Officers 7 weeks Module A: Basic Statistical and Sample Survey Techniques and Official Statistics - Three Week at NSSTA Module B: Office Procedures and Training on Computers and Computer Applications Three Weeks at NSSO(FOD) Zonal Offices Field Training: One week with NSSO(FOD) Refresher Training for SSS Officers Official Statistics; 5 batches Computer and IT applications; 5 batches

10 Induction Training for JTS officers of ISS inducted from SSS Training programmes for Statistical officers of State Governments Social Statistics National Accounts Statistics Sample Surveys Index Number and Price Statistics Training on Data Dissemination and Data Archiving One-week programme in official Statistics for University faculty Two one-week programme in official Statistics for PG students Six-week programme in official Statistics for ISEC perticipants

11 One-day seminar on Official Statistics at 3 Universities. Three TNA workshops Assess the training needs of statistical officers of State Govts. Develop strategies for their capacity building

12 Focus on Social and Gender Statistics Social Statistics Concepts & definitions of Social Statistics; Human Development Index & Socio Economic Indicators, Gender Statistics; Statistics on Women & Child Development;. Population Census in India; Civil and Sample Registration System; Vital Statistics concepts & definitions of mortality, fertility, life table; collection and compilation of Health, Morbidity& Mortality and Family Welfare Statistics; collection and compilation of Education and Literacy Statistics;

13 collection and compilation of Labour and Employment Statistics; collection and compilation of Housing Statistics; collection and compilation of statistics for Local Area Planning. Measurement of Poverty and analysis and Poverty Mapping and Multi-dimension Poverty Index. Gender Statistics Engendering data, gender Index, Gender & health/education/ policy making, Women & Work, Gender Budgeting, Gender Statistics: Prominent Gap etc, Gender Analysis Frame work

14 Organizational Structure 4 Directors, 6 Dy. Directors, 8 SSOs, & other Supporting Staff 14

15 Recommendations of Prof Rangarajan Committee Report A suitable Central Training Facility for Indian Statistical Service officers and senior statistical officers of State Governments, equipped with accommodation, arrangement for food, lecture rooms, computer laboratory, and library should be constructed for trainees and visiting teachers so as to eventually the Central Training Facility could be transformed into a Training Academy. 15

16 National Academy Of Statistical Administration (NSSTA) Based on the NSC s recommendations, the Ministry has set up a Central Training Facility National Academy Of Statistical Administration (NSSTA), at Greater NOIDA, UP Area 8 Acre. Total original approved cost: crores Foundation Stone laid in Jan Inaugurated : on 13 th February 2009 Functions under the overall supervision of the Training Division 16

17 NSSTA Vision To be a Centre of Excellence in imparting training and research on Official Statistics catering to the requirements of the entire nation and also at the International level. 17

18 NSSTA Aims & Objectives To create a pool of trained manpower in theoretical and applied statistics to manage emerging challenges To train statistical as well as non-statistical manpower through specialised short/medium training programmes To create a pool of trainers and develop training material so as to de-centralise training to the State and sub-district level To facilitate and organise International Training programmes sponsored by SIAP, ESCAP, UNSD, FAO and other multilateral and bilateral development agencies. 18

19 Contd To support Central and State Governments in matters relating to training of statistical personnel, designing and conducting surveys and research and for building capacity of their statistical institutes and entities. To establish specilised centres for Research and undertake projects To introduce in near future certificate/diploma courses duly recognised through distant cum in house efforts in the field of theoretical and official statistics

20 NSSTA State of the Art facilities Three blocks Academic, Hostel and Residential Block with following facilities: Academic Block Conference Hall (100 persons) 5 Lecture Halls, 2 Seminar Halls, each equipped with electronic/modern teaching equipments and computer facilities 4 Break out/tutorial rooms for discussions. E-enabled Library equipped with IT facilities. Common lounge Cafeteria, 24 hrs power back up. 20

21 Hostel Block: 40 single, 30 double bedded AC rooms, 6 VIPs suites Common Canteen, Air-conditioned Dinning Hall, Lounge with TV and other entertainment facilities Facilities for indoor and outdoor games, Yoga Centre, Gym Residential Block: 20 residential quarters including 2 type-v and 2 type-iv duplex. 21

22 Training Programme Approval Committee (TPAC) recommendations: 1. NSSTA to function as a teaching and academic Institute 2. Building Faculty for NSSTA: i. Training of officers posted to NSSTA/ Training Division as Trainers ii. iii. iv. Development of subject units and recruitment of subject specialist Engagement of Guest faculty/ consultants for short term period/ on deputation. Minimum fixed tenure for officers posted to NSSTA. v. Development/revision of course curriculum and preparation of requisite training material

23 3. Approval of various training programmes 4. Free travel and boarding/lodging facilities to North East and 8 weaker states. 5. Approval of Internship Programme 6. Build formal partnership with SIAP and other International Institutions: Exchange of faculty, development of course material, undertaking training of International participants, etc. 7. Functional autonomy of NSSTA: i. Delegation of administrative and financial power.

24 Issues for Immediate consideration: Short term: Manpower (Faculty Development and Supporting staff). Basic infrastructure: IT, E-enabled library, recreation facilities. Weak Public Transport System, erratic Power Supply and Office vehicle. Capacity Development of existing faculty: Special Training, Contractual/Subject Experts. E-Governance development of NSSTA s website: database for faculty, trainees, facilities and other related details and their availability online. 24

25 Medium term: Interaction with SSBs/DES for (Capacity Building) decentralised training/ strengthening of State level training facilities Establish centre for Research and for undertaking consultancy for projects/studies in the new emerging areas in official Statistics. Development of Partnership with National/ International Institutes for Capacity Development. E-training programmes : web based Distance Learning Programmes for participants in remote areas. 25

26 Long term: Upgrading NSSTA to a International Institute for training for catering training needs in all areas of official statistics and related disciplines of all developing Countries. Converting NSSTA to a Resource Centre for meeting all academic needs in the area of official statistics 26

27 THANKS 27