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About Data Processing


The Data Processing Division (DPD) of NSSO with Headquarters at Kolkata and six Data Processing Centres located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Giridih & Nagpur provide complete IT solution from sample selection, software development to processing and tabulation of data canvassed through various socio-economic surveys of National Sample Survey Organisation.

Functions of DPD are:

· Maintenance of Sampling Frame and updation of Urban Frame Survey database

· Selection of samples and preparation of sample lists

· Manual checking of identification particulars and pre-data entry scrutiny

• In-house development of validation and tabulation software

• Data entry and verification of filled in schedules

• Validation of data through various stages covering both content check and coverage check

• Preparation of directory & multiplier files for estimation of parameters

• Tabulation of validated data as per approved Tabulation Plan

• Processing & tabulation of monthly rural retail price schedules and release of quarterly bulletin

• Assistance to State Statistical Bureaus in processing of state sample data

• Providing training in application of computer and on data processing


Allocation of States to Data Processing Centres