In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards. These events resulted in 86,473 fatalities and affected 93.1 million people. The economic losses amounted to US$202.7 billion. The 2023 earthquake in Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic was the most catastrophic event …
The Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) publishes the Natural Disaster Databook annually to provide statistical and analytical perspectives of disaster data. For its 2022 issue, ADRC used the data from the Emergency Event Database (EM-DAT) downloaded on 16 May 2023 to analyze the number of occurrences, deaths, people affected, and …
Considering the importance of availability of labour force data at more frequent time intervals, National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) launched Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in April 2017. The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold: to estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators (viz. Worker Population Ratio, Labour Force Participation …
With a comprehensive, one-of-its-kind ranking of the state of States in India, on multiple parameters of environment and development, this is a data-based assessment of a host of other issues like agriculture, climate change, waste and air pollution. It’s all there - the truth, as it is - Because numbers …
The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is mandated with the “Development of Environment Statistics and Development of methodology, concepts and preparation of National Resource Accounts for India”. The Ministry has continuously strived to enhance the scope and coverage of environmental accounts, including …
The FAO Yearbook of Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics, prepared by the Statistics Team of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, offers a synthesis of the major trends in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Statistics are presented in eight main thematic chapters, covering statistics of production (total, aquaculture, capture fisheries), employment, …
National Register of Large (Specified) Dams is a compilation of the specified dams in the country prepared as per information received from the State Government /Authority concerned. As embark on a new phase of Dam Safety with the enactment of Dam Safety Act'2021 in order to provide surveillance, inspection, operation …
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation today released the report on the 6th census on minor irrigation schemes. As per the report, 23.14 million minor irrigation (MI) schemes have been reported in the country, out of which 21.93 million (94.8%) are Ground …
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2023. The assessment was carried out jointly by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and States/UTs, which can be used for taking suitable interventions by various stake-holders. As per the …
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable datasets on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. Renewable energy statistics 2023 provides datasets on power-generation capacity for 2013-2022, actual power generation for 2013-2021 and renewable energy balances for over 150 countries and areas for 2020-2021.
This report reviews the physical and financial performance of 56 reporting State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs) in India during the financial year 2017-18 and 2018-19 in comparison with that of 2016-17. 56 out of 62 SRTUs have been analysed in this document. Thus, a major part of the SRTU ecosystem …
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released a report titled- National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22. The report has been prepared by MoP through Bureau of Energy Efficiency in collaboration with NITI Aayog, various line ministries and departments, institutions, and other stakeholders. The report provides granular information about energy …
The State Food Safety Index (SFSI) is an annual evaluation published by FSSAI, designed to encourage states and union territories to improve their performance and establish strong food safety systems within their jurisdictions. This comprehensive index assesses various aspects of food safety across six categories. Introduced in 2018-19, the SFSI …
This publication “All India Electricity Statistics- General Review 2023” contains countrywide statistics relating to generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity by different sectors/categories for the FY 2021-22. The annual electricity statistics of Indian Power sector has been important task being accomplished by CEA in fulfillment of its obligation under …
The World health statistics report is the annual compilation of health and health-related indicators which has been published by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2005. The 2023 edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13).
The share of crops in the gross value of output of agriculture and allied sectors has declined by 7.5 percentage points in the last 10 years, while livestock’s share has increased by 5 percentage points during the same period, shows this report released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The …
'Agricultural Statistics at a Glance' is a flagship publication of the Economics & Statist ics Division of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It provides a comprehensive and updated data on important parameters, like area, production and productivity of various crops across States, land-use statistics, price support and procurement, …
India has overtaken China as the world’s most populous country, according to this UN population estimates, the most significant shift in global demographics since records began. The latest estimates and projections of global population from the United Nations, indicate that China will soon cede its long-held status as the world’s …
The report on State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22 has been released during the review, planning and monitoring meeting of states and state utilities. The index developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in association with Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy, assesses the annual progress of states and union territories …
Environment statistics cover a wide range of topics, including air and water quality, waste generation and disposal, biodiversity and land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption. These data are collected by various organizations, including government agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations, utilizing various methodologies. To ensure proper development, coordination, …
The 17th edition of Annual Publication “National Health Profile – 2022” provides useful and relevant information on six important broad indicators concerning Health Sector. This edition provides information on the key monitoring indicators related to Demography, Socio – Economic Infrastructure, Health Finance, Human Resources in Health and Health Infrastructure. This …
