National Sample Survey
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) was set up in 1950, with the idea of having a permanent survey organization to collect data on various facets of the economy. In order to assist in socio-economic planning and policy making, NSSO conducts nationwide sample surveys known as National Sample Survey (NSS). The NSS is a continuing survey in the sense that it is carried out in the form of successive “rounds”, each round usually of a year’s duration covering several topics of current interest. The Surveys are conducted through household interviews, using a random sample of households covering practically the entire geographical area of the country.
NSS 81st Round Survey (July 2026 – June 2027)
The NSS 81st Round survey (covering the period from July 2026 to June 2027) focuses on three key areas: Land and Livestock Holdings of Households, the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Rural Agricultural Households, and All-India Debt and Investment (AIDIS). The survey is being conducted across the state with a total sample size of 492, comprising 186 rural and 306 urban samples.