(26 March 2024) Government Data Roundup: HLC Report on One Nation, One Election, National Cooperative Database, Energy Statistics Report Among Those Released Recently. - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 26, 2024
In this 45th edition of fortnightly government data roundup, we look at the High-Level Committee’s report on One Nation, One Election, National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report, Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes 2022-23, Energy Statistics India 2024, Coal Directory of India 2022-23 among others.
The importance of government reports cannot be overstated, as they serve as vital tools for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to assess the state of various sectors, make informed decisions, and drive meaningful change. In this backdrop, we look at some of the key reports released in the last few weeks, such as the High-Level Committee’s report on One Nation, One Election – Simultaneous Elections core to Aspirational India, National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report, Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes 2022-23, Energy Statistics India 2024, Coal Directory of India 2022-23, and Press Release on Results of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23, in the 45 edition of Factly’s Fortnightly Government Data Roundup. These reports provide valuable insights and data that contribute to shaping policies, strategies, and initiatives for the betterment of the nation.
High level Committee report on One Nation, One Election
Brief about the report:
The report by the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, led by Ram Nath Kovind, the former President of India, was released by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The primary purpose of the report was to examine the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of holding simultaneous elections at various levels of government, including national, state, municipal, and panchayat elections, all within a synchronized timeframe. The report, spanning 18,626 pages, was prepared through consultations with stakeholders, experts and 191 days of research since the committee’s establishment on 02 September 2023.
Key recommendations of the committee:
National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report
About the report:
Recently, the Home Minister launched the National Cooperative Database 2023. The Database is a comprehensive web-based platform that captures data from cooperative societies, including National/State Federations. It includes information such as registered names, dates, locations, membership numbers, sectoral details, operational areas, economic activities, financial statements, audit statuses, and more. This centralized repository provides a detailed overview of the cooperative landscape, facilitating effective planning and analysis in the cooperative sector. Along with the dashboard, the report on the same was also unveiled.
Key figures from the report:
Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2022-23
Brief about the report:
The Annual Report of the Ombudsman Scheme 2022-23 provides valuable insights and information on the progress and effectiveness of the ombudsman scheme in protecting customer interests in the finance sector. This report is the second one after the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) was launched in 2021. It is also the first standalone report released under RB-IOS.  A detailed story by Factly on complaints received by the Ombudsman for banking-related issues can be read here.
Key findings of the report:
Energy Statistics India 2024
About the report:
The Energy Statistics India 2024 report is a comprehensive publication aligned with international standards, offering insights into India’s energy landscape. It covers reserves, generation potential, installed capacity, production statistics, imports-exports, prices, energy availability, consumption patterns, and overall energy balance. Data is sourced from government ministries forms the basis of the report, showcasing India’s commitment to reliable, sustainable, and efficient energy systems. This is the 31st edition of the report published annually.
Key findings:
Coal Directory of India 2022-23
About the report:
The publication offers in-depth information on key aspects like coal reserves, production, productivity, stockpile at mining sites, performance of both captive and commercial coal blocks, distribution to different sectors based on grades, import-export figures, coal washeries, and various levies, among others. This comprehensive data equips stakeholders with reliable insights for making informed decisions, ultimately fostering the sustainable growth of the coal and lignite sector. While the Energy Statistics report seen earlier talks about all types of energy, including coal, the Coal Directory only covers information about coal and lignite.
Key statistics highlighted in the report:
Press Release on Results of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: 2022-23 Factsheet
Brief about the publication:
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, conducted the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) from August 2022 to July 2023 covering 2.61 lakh households (including 1.5 lakh in rural areas and 1.06 lakh in urban areas) across the country. This survey focuses on estimating household Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) and its distribution across rural and urban areas, States, Union Territories, and various socio-economic groups within the country.
In the survey, the usual method of estimating consumption values, including items like home-grown produce and gifts has been continued. Additionally, they collected information on free consumption through social welfare programs and estimated the values of these items. A fact sheet of the survey was published by MoSPI.
Significant findings: