The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the beta version of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the eSankhyiki portal. This revolutionary technology allows users to connect their own AI tools and applications directly with official government datasets, eliminating the need for cumbersome downloads and manual data entry.
Users can query datasets directly through AI agents without downloading large files.
Enables the automation of reports using live, current statistics.
Access multiple datasets through a single standardized connection.
The beta launch includes 7 key data products including CPI, PLFS, and IIP.
The server currently hosts seven critical economic and social indicators:
- Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)
- Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
- National Account Statistics (NAS)
- Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
- Environmental Statistics
The launch precedes the AI Impact Summit (Feb 15-20, 2026) and aligns with the objectives of Working Group 6 on Democratising AI, chaired by Dr. Saurabh Garg. This initiative is a foundational step for building the data infrastructure required for a Viksit Bharat.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Date: 06 FEB 2026
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